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Citrus Avocado Orange And Red Onion Salad Recipe


Citrus Avocado Orange And Red Onion Salad Recipe
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1 year, 2 months ago
The sweet, spicy flavor and crunchy texture of the pecans contrasts delightfully with the tang of the orange and the richness of the avocado. This makes a delightful main for brunch.
Prep:20m Servings:4

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Ingredients
  • Spiced Sugared Pecans
  • 1/2 cup unsalted pecan halves
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Generous pinch cayenne pepper
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  • Salad
  • 2 seedless oranges
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 large, ripe but firm avocado
  • 1 head Belgian endive
  • 2 paper-thin slices red onion

Directions
  1. Lightly grease a large piece of foil.
  2. Place pecans, sugar, water, salt and cayenne in a small frying pan set over medium heat.
  3. Stir until sugar melts.
  4. Stir continuously until all the sugar is golden and coats pecans, about 7 minutes.
  5. Turn onto foil and cool completely.
  6. Separate into pieces.
  7. Using a sharp knife, peel 1 orange, removing all white pith.
  8. Slice orange into very thin rounds.
  9. Finely grate 1 tsp peel from the remaining orange and squeeze out 2 tbsp juice.
  10. Place juice and peel in a small bowl.
  11. Whisk in oil, lime juice, salt and cayenne.
  12. Cut avocado in half and remove pit.
  13. Peel, then slice into thin wedges.
  14. Separate endive into leaves and arrange on a platter.
  15. Scatter avocado and orange segments on base of leaves.
  16. Separate onion into rings, cutting large rings in half.
  17. Place over salad.
  18. Drizzle with dressing.
  19. Sprinkle with pecans.

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Comments

justjakesmom 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Mmmmm This sounds delicious! Thanks Chef.

momo_55grandma 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Great recipe thanks

chefmeow 1 year, 2 months ago said:
This looks and sounds incredible. Greatness. You have my 5.

jimrug1 1 year, 2 months ago said:
I love orange and onion salads, and with the avodado?? I can wait to try it.

krystal2248 5 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Excellent for summer barbecues. Easy to make, light and cool. Made it many times and it was a big hit.


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