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Marge’s Avocado Citrus Salad

The recipe below is a variation of Marge’s Avocado Citrus Salad that she traditionally prepared each holiday season. In the original version, Marge used red wine vinegar in place of the lime juice, and fresh oregano in place of the cilantro leaves. And being of Sicilian decent, of course black olives.

8 oz. baby lettuce or leaves cut into bite size pieces

1 large ripe Hass avocado

3 navel or blood oranges

1 small red onion, sliced

1/4 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

Juice of 1 lime

1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Spread a thin base of lettuce on each plate or serving platter; add avocado, orange, and onion slices; scatter cilantro on top. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.

This salad can be served with or without the bed of your favorite lettuce. Baby butter lettuce is a perfect choice; and blood oranges are beautiful and delicious when in season.

Serves 4

Updated recipe credit: Frank Melodia, Redbook.