Citrus Avocado Salad with Crispy Shallots
Creamy avocado meets bright citrus in a 15-minute salad that's just tart, just rich, and just salty enough. Crispy shallots add the crunch that makes it Instagram-worthy.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 2 whole avocados, ripe
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or butter lettuce)
- 1 whole orange, peeled and segmented
- ½ whole grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1 whole shallot, sliced thin
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Add shallot slices and cook, stirring often, until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- 2
Whisk lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- 3
Toss greens with half the dressing in a large bowl. Divide between plates and arrange orange and grapefruit segments on top.
- 4
Halve the avocados, scoop into thick slices, and fan them over each salad. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
- 5
Top with crispy shallots. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small skillet
- paper towels
- small bowl
- whisk
- large bowl
- knife and cutting board
- 2 serving plates
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