Avocado Orange Salad Recipe

We made this for company the other night and it received many compliments. So very bright and fresh looking. Perfect on a hot summer day - and quick to make.

Ingredients:

 3 navel oranges, skinned and pithed (make sure you save the juice)

 1 large Reed or two small Hass Avocadoes - pitted and cubed

 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces

3 tablespoons orange juice

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Cut peel and pith from orange, and cut out orange sections leaving the membrane behind. Then squeeze orange juice out of the remaining orange and set juice aside. Cut orange sections in half and place in serving bowl.

2. Cut avocado in half and remove pit. Slice avocado into cubes using the tip of a knife. Use a spoon to remove cubes, cutting any larger pieces in half as you go. Place avocado pieces in serving bowl with orange pieces.

3. Wash and dry romaine lettuce leaves, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Place in bowl with avocado and orange pieces.

4. Place remaining ingredients in a small mixing bowl and wisk until smooth. Poor on top of avocado/orange pieces, toss lightly and serve.

serves 4-6