Avocado and Orange Salad

Name: Avocado and Orange Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 eating orange; 2 ripe tomatoes; 1 avocado; Rocket; Salt; Pepper; Extra virgin olive oil

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This orange and avocado salad takes just 10 minutes and uses everyday ingredients: ripe tomatoes, fresh rocket, and a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. I love pairing avocado with orange because the buttery creaminess balances the juicy sweetness and tart kick of the citrus, while the rocket adds a gentle peppery bite.

There's no need to overcomplicate the dressing: the fruit supplies all the brightness and sweet notes you need. For the best result, pick an avocado that is ripe but still firm, along with truly flavorful tomatoes. These quantities make two servings, ideal as a light starter or side dish when you want something vibrant without turning on the stove.

If you love these fresh flavors, try my cucumber and avocado salad and chickpea and orange salad to switch up your everyday salads.

Prep: 10 minServes: 2

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need

1 eating orange
2 ripe tomatoes
1 avocado
Rocket
Salt
Pepper
Extra virgin olive oil

Step by step

Method

1Peel the orange and cut it into thin rounds.
2Wash the tomatoes and slice them thinly.
3Halve the avocado, remove the stone, and slice the flesh.
4Arrange the slices on a serving dish, alternating between orange, tomato, and avocado.
5Tuck a handful of rocket right into the center.
6Season with salt, freshly cracked pepper, and a generous drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil.
7Our fresh avocado and orange salad is ready to enjoy.

Extra tip

1Squeeze a little lemon juice over the avocado slices to keep them from turning brown.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make this avocado and orange salad in advance?

You can slice the orange and tomatoes ahead of time and store them in a sealed container in the fridge, keeping the washed and thoroughly dried rocket separate. Add the avocado and dressing right before serving so the avocado stays bright and the leaves don't turn soggy.

Can this salad be frozen?

I don't recommend it: as they thaw, the tomatoes and orange release all their juices and the rocket completely wilts. If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge and eat them within the day.

What can I use instead of rocket?

You can easily swap it for lamb's lettuce, tender baby spinach, or crisp lettuce leaves. Any of these will give you a milder green base that pairs wonderfully with the orange and avocado.