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Avocado Citrus Salad with Turmeric Dressing
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Avocado Citrus Salad with Turmeric Dressing

Golden turmeric dressing pools around creamy avocado and bright citrus, creating a salad that tastes like sunshine in a bowl. The earthy warmth of turmeric paired with fresh lemon makes this my go-to lunch when I need something both nourishing and energizing.

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

greenssalmon

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

—

Total Time

15 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cupolive oil
  • 1 clovegarlic -- minced
  • 1 tablespoonhoney
  • 1 tablespoonturmeric
  • 1/4 avocado -- peeled and pitted
  • 1 lemon -- zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 2 cupsmixed greens of your choice
  • 1 grapefruit -- peeled and sectioned
  • 2 blood oranges -- peeled and sectioned
  • 1 3/4 ripe avocado -- peeled and sliced
  • 1/3 cuproasted unsalted pistachios
  • flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (serves 4 servings)

Calories399
Total Fat33g
Sodium15mg
Total Carbohydrates27g
Dietary Fiber10g
Sugars11g
Protein5g

* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix olive oil, garlic, honey, turmeric, 1/4 cup avocado, and lemon zest; juice together using a blender or an immersion blender.

  2. 2

    Arrange greens, grapefruit and orange sections and avocado slices on a plate. Sprinkle with pistachios and sea salt and pepper. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Chef's Notes

Top with Glazed Salmon.

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