Cherry Orange Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

Salad:
10 CUPS salad greens
1/3 CUP dried tart cherries
2 oranges, supremed
1 large avocado, cubed,
then lightly tossed in salad dressing


Orange Vinaigrette:
1/4 CUP fresh orange juice
2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
2 TBSP rice vinegar
2 TSP sugar
1 TSP Dijon mustard
1/2 TSP kosher salt
1/4 TSP freshly ground black pepper

1/4 CUP vegetable oil


STEPS

1. Whisk together mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, sugar and oil. Set aside.

2. If making ahead of time, toss the apples in a small amount of dressing to prevent browning and place in bottom of serving bowl. Top with greens, walnuts and dried cherries. Otherwise, place greens in bowl, and arrange apples, cherries and walnuts on top.

3. Re-whisk dressing and toss with salad before serving. You do not need to use all the dressing.


TIPS 

1. Add the salad greens to a serving bowl. Arrange oranges and cherries over the surface. Place the avocados in a small bowl.

2. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients except the oil. Then slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously. Taste for seasonings and add more salt and/or pepper if needed

3. Drizzle some of the dressing over the avocados and toss gently to coat. Arrange the avocados over the salad.

4. To serve, toss the salad with the dressing.


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