Avocado & Apple Salad with Citrus Dressing

Servings: 10
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 (10-ounce) package salad greens
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 1 apple peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 avocado peeled, pitted, and diced

Dressing:

• 1 orange juiced
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large bowl, toss together the red onion, baby greens, blue cheese, walnuts, and lemon zest. Just before serving, mix in the apple and avocado and drizzle with fresh citrus dressing.

Dressing:

In a leak-proof container, combine the lemon juice, orange juice, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, honey, and salt and pepper. Seal container and shake until ingredients are combined well.

The apples, avocados, and walnuts add appealing color and texture to this delightful tossed salad.

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