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Orange-Avocado Tossed Salad

By: Janis Engle 
"This salad grabs the mealtime spotlight whenever I serve it. The grapes, mandarin oranges and almonds add sweetness and crunch to the greens and avocado...and the dressing has a mild curry flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 10 cups torn red leaf lettuce
  • 1 cup torn fresh spinach
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 cup halved green grapes
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Directions

  1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, spinach, oranges, grapes and almonds. Add dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with avocado.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2011 by slmcm   view full review
I also only added 1/2 teaspoon curry and soy sauce. I think next time I might add the whole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by Janie   view full review
This salad, especially the dressing is excellent. I didn't use quite the amount of curry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by LouisvilleHugger   view full review
Growing up I was never known to put fruit on my dinner salads but I am learning more and more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by Susan   view full review
I used fresh mandarin orange sections, 1/2 avocado per serving, and toasted slivered almonds,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by Marget   view full review
I made this for a party just as written except I had to use red seedless grapes. It was a hit!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2008 by bekac   view full review
I MADE THIS LAST THANKSGIVING AND IT HAS BECOME A NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by MellowDee   view full review
Great salad! I made a few minor tweaks like using baby mixed greens instead of the spinach and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2012 by cardinalgirl   view full review
Had to fudge the ingredients a bit, but this was so good! I used plain white vinegar in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2007 by AVARNEY   view full review
hubby LOVED it!!!

 

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