February 27, 2009

HERE'S WHAT'S COOKING

ORANGE AVOCADO SALAD

Mavis Miller


The citrus flavor of this salad is refreshing, especially in the winter. I leave the onions off for those who prefer.

3 oranges, peeled and sliced
2 avocadoes, peeled, pitted and sliced
Thin slices red onion, separated into rings
Craisins
Salad greens

Arrange orange, avocado, and onion slices on salad greens on individual plates. Drizzle vinaigrette over salads and sprinkle with craisins.

Orange Vinaigrette
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp grated orange peel
¼ cup orange juice
2 Tblsp sugar
2 Tblsp lemon juice
½ tsp. ground mustard
¼ tsp. salt

Shake all ingredients in tightly covered container. Store in refrigerator. (To make a lighter dressing, reduce oil to 2 Tblsp and increase orange juice to ½ cup.)