How to Make Orange, Asparagus, and Avocado Salad
This Spanish salad is bright and beautiful. The combination of oranges and tomatoes offers a nice, tangy complement to the rich avocado and asparagus flavors.
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5 min prep time
10 min cook time
6servings
1 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Place asparagus in a pot of boiling water over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain asparagus and submerge immediately in a bowl of ice water.
- Divide lettuce evenly among six salad bowls or plates.
- Combine orange, tomato, and avocado in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Drain asparagus and add to orange mixture. Pour dressing over orange mixture and stir gently to combine. Spoon mixture on top of romaine lettuce on plates and serve.
Nutrition facts
6 Servings
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Serving Size
1 cup
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Amount per serving
Calories
110
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
8g
10%-
Saturated Fat
1.2g
6% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
0mg
0% -
Sodium
60mg
3% -
Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%-
Dietary Fiber
4g
14% -
Total Sugars
4g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
2g
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Potassium
370mg
8%
Ingredients
fresh asparagus (trimmed)
1 bunch
romaine lettuce (cut into bite-size pieces)
4 oz
large orange (peeled and cut into segments)
1
large tomato (cut into 12 equal pieces)
1
avocado (pitted, peeled, and diced)
1
olive oil
2 tbsp
red wine vinegar
1 tbsp
salt
1/4 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp