Citrus, Avocado and Escarole Salad Recipe

Name: Citrus, Avocado and Escarole Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large oranges, such as Cara Cara or navel; 2 pomelos (see Note) or grapefruits; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon agave syrup or nectar; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; 1 head of escaroledark outer leaves discarded, inner leaves torn into bite-size pieces; 1 English cucumberhalved lengthwise, seeded and cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick; 2 cups cilantro leaves; 2 Hass avocadospeeled, pitted and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 Fresno chiles, very thinly sliced crosswise

Servings: persons

3 large oranges, such as Cara Cara or navel
2 pomelos (see Note) or grapefruits
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon agave syrup or nectar
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 head of escaroledark outer leaves discarded, inner leaves torn into bite-size pieces
1 English cucumberhalved lengthwise, seeded and cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick
2 cups cilantro leaves
2 Hass avocadospeeled, pitted and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 Fresno chiles, very thinly sliced crosswise

1
Using a sharp knife, carefully peel the oranges and pomelos, removing all of the bitter white pith.
2
Slice the oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange them on a large platter.
3
Working over a small bowl, cut in between the membranes of the pomelos to release the sections; transfer to the platter.
4
In a large bowl, whisk the lime zest and juice with the coriander and agave syrup.
5
Gradually whisk in the olive oil and season with salt.
6
Add the escarole, cucumber, cilantro and half of the avocados and chiles and toss well.
7
Season with salt.
8
Mound the salad on the citrus and scatter the remaining avocado and chile slices on top.
9
Serve right away.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large oranges, such as Cara Cara or navel, 2 pomelos (see Note) or grapefruits, 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Citrus, Avocado and Escarole Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Citrus, Avocado and Escarole Salad

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