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A fresh summer salad full of avocados, tomatoes, and oranges dressed with a classic French vinaigrette.
This recipe is very adaptable. I served mine with a tiny basil and mint leaves for garnish and fabulous fresh flavor. Gaye served the salad over Romaine lettuce. Her avocado was not ripe so she left it out, but the salad was still fabulous!
You could add freshly sliced cucumbers or roasted beets. Substitute peaches or nectarines for the oranges if desired. No fresh herbs? Shower with a generous sprinkle of Herbs de Provence. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a main dish salad.
The dressing for this salad is a very simple, classic French vinaigrette. In France, they almost never ask you what type of dressing you'd like on your salad. It will come with a delicious dressing, similar to this one, using high-quality vinegar and olive oil. So when you enjoy this yummy salad, close your eyes and pretend you're in a lovely outdoor bistro in Provence, looking out at the Mediterranean! Bon Appetit!
- Ingredients:
- 2 large avocados Haas, if they're available in your part of the world
- 2 medium navel oranges peeled, white pith removed and sliced into ¼ inch slices
- 2 cups yellow and red cherry tomatoes halved
- juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- tiny fresh basil or larger leaves, thinly sliced
- tiny fresh mint leaves or larger leaves, thinly sliced
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Directions:
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Cut the avocados in half. Gently twist to separate the halves. Remove the pit. Cut in quarters and remove the peel. Slice into ¼ inch slices. Squeeze the lemon juice over the avocado slices.
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Combine the olive oil, mustard, white balsamic and a generous pinch of sea salt in a glass jar with a tightly fitting lid. Shake well.
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Arrange avocado, oranges, tomatoes and red onion on a large platter or individual salad plates. Drizzle with the dressing. Shower with fresh herbs and a few generous grinds of black pepper.
Kim - Liv Life says
One more recipe that I"ve been thinking about since seeing it on FAcebook!!! This one has my name all over it with those tomatoes and avocados.
Angie's Recipes says
A colourful and appetizing salad. Definitely a salad after my own heart.
Dining Alone says
That looks gorgeous, and I so agree with buying quality ingredients when you are making dressings or finishing sauces. It makes a huge difference.
Gloria says
Look amazing and love the pictures, awesome!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
so perfect - we have many cherry tomatoes in the garden at the moment so this would be perfect -
Mary x
Paula {Salad in a Jar} says
I have never heard that saying about promises but oh so true! Writing that one down.
Gorgeous salad! Perfect for summer-fresh tomatoes.
Can't wait to hear what you are up to as mentioned in previous post.
Lizzy says
This screams the BEST of summer! What a gorgeous, yummy salad~
The Café Sucré Farine says
Madonna,
thank you for such very kind comments. I'm not sure if my friends are so excited to come for dinner as they're always guinea pigs............. I'm always trying something new! Sometimes it turns out great and sometimes not so great but thanks for your encouragement!
hobby baker says
Absolutely beautiful salad. I love avocados and red onions and now I can't wait for my cherry tomatoes to get ripe!
renee @ Singing With Birds says
This salad is so bright, light and pretty. I'm going to make it for a picnic this coming weekend.
I was gone over the 4th and need to catch up on what I missed here...lots of eye candy!
Madonna says
I love Trader Joe's white balsamic. I also love the Greek Olive Oil. I once bought another olive oil there, because it was slightly cheaper, and while good I really missed the richness of the Greek. (Just my preference)
I bet your friends fight for an invitation to eat at your house. You are a remarkable cook. I don't know where you find the array of recipes.
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
It's so pretty! What a perfect side dish for a summer barbeque.
Eri says
Beautiful Salad Chris, as always!
Sandra Lee says
Beautiful colors and I hope the visualization works.
Vicki Bensinger says
Beautiful salad Chris and it looks so refreshing. Your photos always make your dishes pop out of the page as though I can take a bite. Nice post!
Kim Garceau says
This is the perfect summer salad! I really like it, plus it looks pretty! Thank you for the sharing Chris!
bellini says
I am closing my eyes.
The Café Sucré Farine says
Sherry, I'm so happy there are people out there to keep me accountable! I will make them again this week for a get together I'm having and post them next week! Thanks for the reminder, sometimes I'm a space cadet...
sherry says
Love your recipes!!! Still waiting for the twice baked potatoes from anniversary dinner. Would love to try them. thanks
Hovkonditorn says
A salad of my taste! Looks delicious!
Marre says
Hi Chris, have made these 3 yesterday.
Oh how good it was, going to make them again 🙂
Israeli Salad w / Heirloom Tomatoes & Spinach-Herb Pesto
Ottolenghi's Very Full Roasted Vegetable Tart
Apricot-Cherry Freezer Jam
Have a good day Chris.