Mexican Citrus Salad
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Spring salad mix
1 can kernel corn
1 red bell pepper
1 red onion
2 ripe avocados
2 oranges
1 pink grapefruit
1 mandarin orange
a few cherry tomatoes
to taste Minced fresh coriander
to taste salt and pepper
175 mL (¾ cup) cup olive oil
30 mL (2 tbsp.) tbsp. wine vinegar
2 navel oranges, juice only
5 mL (1 tsp.) tsp. Dijon mustard
to taste salt and pepper
Spring salad mix
1 can kernel corn
1 red bell pepper
1 red onion
2 ripe avocados
2 oranges
1 pink grapefruit
1 mandarin orange
a few cherry tomatoes
to taste Minced fresh coriander
to taste salt and pepper
175 mL (¾ cup) cup olive oil
30 mL (2 tbsp.) tbsp. wine vinegar
2 navel oranges, juice only
5 mL (1 tsp.) tsp. Dijon mustard
to taste salt and pepper
Directions
1Divide spring salad mix evenly on four plates.
2Combine remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl and divide evenly on plates.
3Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and pour over salad.
4Serve with nachos if desired.
5To make a salad meal, add shrimp, chicken or legumes such as kidney beans.
6Add a pinch of chili powder or ground cumin to the dressing for a bit of spiced flavour.
7Add some crumbled feta cheese to the salad for a creamy texture and salty taste.
8Experiment with seasonal citrus for different flavour nuances—for example, lime or lemon adds a new dimension of freshness.
9To transform the salad into a complete meal, add some protein like grilled chicken breast, sautéed shrimp or grilled avocado slices.
10Add toasted sunflower seeds for an extra crunch that complements the tender fruits and vegetables.
11The Mexican Citrus Salad is a true festival of colours and flavours, where each ingredient plays a unique part in creating this vibrant and refreshing dish. The spring salad mix provides a crunchy, green base for the sweet, tangy citrus—oranges, pink grapefruit and mandarin—for an explosion of freshness on your plate. Ripe avocados add a welcome creaminess, while corn and red bell pepper give the dish a slightly grilled sweetness and a crunchy texture. Sharp red onion and juicy cherry tomatoes complete this symphony of flavours. Chopped fresh cilantro and a orange juice and olive oil dressing tie everything together with an aromatic touch and a balanced acidity, making each bite a harmonious, complex delight for your taste buds.
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