1-Okay, let’s dive into making this citrus avocado salad it’s so straightforward, you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it before! Start by gathering everything you need, like your mixed greens and fresh citrus, to keep things moving quickly. This whole process takes just 10 minutes, making it ideal for a fast lunch or dinner.

2-First, spread the 3 4 cups of mixed lettuce evenly on a large platter or bowl to create a solid base. It’s all about building layers of flavor and texture from the ground up. Next, prepare your citrus by peeling and slicing 2 navel oranges, 2 Cara cara oranges, 2 tangerines, 3 mandarin oranges, and 1 blood orange use a sharp knife to remove the peel and pith for clean, juicy slices.

3-Now, add in the thinly sliced Persian cucumbers and avocado wedges from your 2 whole avocados. Lightly season everything with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to bring out those natural tastes. For the vinaigrette, whisk together the juice from 2 lemons, 3 tablespoons of red-wine vinegar, 6 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 finely minced shallot, and 2 finely minced garlic cloves in a small bowl, then adjust with salt and pepper as needed.

4-Finally, drizzle that homemade vinaigrette over the salad right before serving, or set it aside for folks to add themselves. If you’re looking for more salad ideas, check out our pasta salad recipe for another fresh twist. This step-by-step keeps things simple and fun, so you can enjoy every moment!