Easy Spring Salad Recipe

Crisp greens, herbed goat cheese and fresh citrus come together to create this flavorful salad.
Salad With Fresh Greens, Herbed Goat Cheese & Citrus Notes

Flavorful Spring Salad

Fresh greens, herbed goat cheese and citrus notes are featured in this flavorful springtime salad. For the dressing, you'll need: ½ cup orange juice, ¼ cup white wine vinegar and ¼ cup olive oil. For the salad, you'll need: 6 ounces of mixed baby lettuces, 1 avocado cut into wedges, 4 ounces crumbled herbed goat cheese, 1 navel orange sliced in rounds or segments and fresh herbs like flat leaf parsley, cilantro and thyme.

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Ingredients

Dressing:

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil

Salad:

6 ounces of mixed baby lettuces
1 avocado, cut into wedges
4 ounces herbed goat cheese, crumbled
1 navel orange, sliced in rounds or segments
fresh herbs like flat-leaf parsley, cilantro and thyme

Instructions

1. Pour the orange juice and white wine vinegar into a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Alternately, place all ingredients in a jar, cover and shake.

2. Arrange lettuces and herbs on two salad plates. Top each with avocado, goat cheese and oranges.

3. Spoon dressing over salads. Refrigerate any leftover dressing for later use.

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