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Avocado and Watermelon Radish Salad

Avocado and Watermelon Radish Salad
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Avocado and Watermelon Radish Salad

This flavorful radish salad awakens the senses – it offers a delightful crunch paired with a bright citrus dressing and zesty arugula. It is the perfect salad for spring or summertime gatherings or to bring sunshine to the fall or wintertime.

This recipe from Avocados from Mexico is an American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified Recipe.

Ingredients

Servings  8   Serving Size   3/4 cup

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Salad

  • 2 avocados (sliced)
  • 4 large watermelon radishes, cut into 1/16 – inch slices (using a mandolin)
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pepita (pumpkin) seeds
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils (seeds)

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

Dressing

  1. Whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, mustard and chives.

Salad

  1. Place radish slices in a large bowl and pour in enough vinaigrette to coat. Let marinate 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Add a layer of arugula on a serving platter. Place marinated radishes on top of the arugula and reserve vinaigrette. Top with sliced avocado, toasted pepitas and pomegranate arils.
  3. Pour remaining dressing on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Avocado and Watermelon Radish Salad
CaloriesCalories
150 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
2g Per Serving
FiberFiber
3g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 150
Total Fat 14.0 g
Saturated Fat 2.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 9.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 40 mg
Total Carbohydrate 5 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 2 g
 

This flavorful radish salad awakens the senses – it offers a delightful crunch paired with a bright citrus dressing and zesty arugula. It is the perfect salad for spring or summertime gatherings or to bring sunshine to the fall or wintertime.

This recipe from Avocados from Mexico is an American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified Recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Avocado and Watermelon Radish Salad
CaloriesCalories
150 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
2g Per Serving
FiberFiber
3g Per Serving
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Calories 150
Total Fat 14.0 g
Saturated Fat 2.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 9.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 40 mg
Total Carbohydrate 5 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 2 g

Ingredients

Servings  8   Serving Size   3/4 cup

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Salad

  • 2 avocados (sliced)
  • 4 large watermelon radishes, cut into 1/16 – inch slices (using a mandolin)
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pepita (pumpkin) seeds
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils (seeds)

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

Dressing

  1. Whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, mustard and chives.

Salad

  1. Place radish slices in a large bowl and pour in enough vinaigrette to coat. Let marinate 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Add a layer of arugula on a serving platter. Place marinated radishes on top of the arugula and reserve vinaigrette. Top with sliced avocado, toasted pepitas and pomegranate arils.
  3. Pour remaining dressing on top and serve.
 

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