Citrus Avocado Salad with Orange Tahini Vinaigrette.

Citrus Avocado Salad with Orange Tahini Vinaigrette, my go-to wintry salad that’s fresh, easy, and delicious. Hearty winter greens, baby arugula, fresh oranges, and plenty of salty feta cheese. All tossed together with a creamy orange tahini vinaigrette for a salad that’s simple to put together and healthy too. Enjoy this for lunch, a light dinner, or as an addition to your next dinner party menu. You’ll never tire of this beautiful winter salad.

I’ve hit that stage of the winter season when I begin to crave color, freshness, and exciting flavors. Well, in addition to more cozy recipes, of course. Here’s the deal, living in Colorado has its perks. And, for the most part, I really do enjoy living way up here in the mountains. That said, it’s also often freezing cold and always very, very white. Especially on snowy days when truly all you see is white on the ground and white in the sky. It’s beautiful, but the lack of color always leaves me looking for color in other places.

Enter this salad. It’s so full of color and fresh flavors that it instantly brightens my day. I know that’s a bit cheesy, but it’s true. I’ve been making this on repeat for lunch on days when there isn’t much leftover from dinner. It’s perfect because it’s the simplest salad to throw together. I usually always have this mix of ingredients on hand, so I don’t even have to run to the store.

Here is how you toss up this wintry citrus avocado salad.

As I said, this is such a simple recipe, but don’t let that fool you, it also has so much flavor.

Start with the walnuts. You can buy already toasted nuts, but I prefer to roast the walnuts with a touch of honey and flaky sea salt. Many times the store-bought nuts can have added sugars and oils that just aren’t needed. Simply roasting the walnuts with honey and sea salt allows them to caramelize and be just a touch sweet and just a touch salty. Warning, when they’re warm, they’re also just a touch addicting.

While the nuts are roasting, prep your salad greens, slice the oranges and avocados, and mix the vinaigrette.

For the greens, I use a mix of Tuscan kale and baby arugula, but you can use whatever your favorite winter greens are. Just use something that will excite you!

Toss the greens with the vinaigrette, then add plenty of fresh orange slices, avocados, and feta cheese. Super simple, but so perfect…and pretty.

Now, that vinaigrette?

It’s the key to this salad. It’s tangy, sweet, creamy, and easy to toss-up using ingredients found in your fridge and pantry…which is also KEY. Because when it’s winter, no one wants to go out into the cold for an ingredient, you know?

The vinaigrette is a mix of olive oil, Florida’s Natural^® Brand Orange Juice, tahini, apple cider vinegar, and honey. I always have orange juice in my fridge and often use it to create quick sauces, dressings, and vinaigrettes for salads. It adds a delicious citrus kick that’s fresh and flavorful. What I love most about Florida’s Natural^® Brand Orange Juice is that it’s made with only Florida oranges, that’s it. There are zero added sugars or artificial ingredients. Only oranges…just like it should be!

Tip? Mix your salad dressing in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Not only is this easy, but it leaves you with less to clean. It also allows you to save any of the dressing for later. Just seal the jar and store in the fridge.

How to serve?

You can enjoy this salad anytime, but I find it especially nice as a quick lunch or dinner. If you’d like to add a bit more protein, roasted chickpeas or shredded chicken would both be great additions.

Or serve this in addition to dinner as a beautiful side salad. I’d pair this with a yummy pasta like this roasted lemon artichoke and browned butter pasta or maybe this slow cooker french wine and mustard chicken.

If you make this citrus avocado salad with orange tahini vinaigrette, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

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