Spring Salad with Strawberries and Creamy Orange-Avocado Dressing
Serves 2
Time 5 min
This seasonal beauty calls on spring all-stars asparagus and strawberries for a satisfying salad. The blended avocado results in a smooth and creamy cloak for the produce.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 3 green onions, roughly chopped
- 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 ounces spring greens or mesclun mix
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and sliced into strips with a vegetable peeler
Method
Purée green onions, avocado, juice, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth to make a dressing.
In a large bowl, toss greens, strawberries and asparagus together.
Transfer to plates, drizzle with half the dressing and serve.
Extra dressing will keep one day refrigerated.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 120 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 20g carbohydrates (7g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 4g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 3 green onions, roughly chopped
- 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 ounces spring greens or mesclun mix
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and sliced into strips with a vegetable peeler