As I mentioned last week in my first Meatless Monday post of the year, I’m making a very concerted effort to eat healthier and live more intentionally in 2017. I’m generally a fairly conscientious eater, but my one vice happens to be sugar. Interestingly enough, I came across this article over the weekend and thought it was pertinent to what I’m doing in regard to sugar — and why I’m doing it. Give it a read. It’s lengthy but definitely worth it.
Moving along to today’s recipe, I really wanted to try something light, yet filling and satiating. As I was making a supplemental dinner for my daughter over the weekend, consisting of eggs and avocados, I had an a-ha moment. A little lightbulb went off in my head and I started gathering food items. My husband looked and me and said, “you’re creating, aren’t you?” He knows me so well. 😉
In my quest for something light and satiating, I brought together three simple ingredients: cherry tomatoes, clementines, and avocados. Topped with a little sprinkling of citrus dressing and it’s perfection in a bowl.
Everything in this salad is really great at boosting the immune system. Cherry tomatoes boast vitamins E, B6, A, C, and K to name a few. Clementines are known for their vitamin C and calcium, plus potassium, too. And avocados, as we know, are an incredible source of good fats in our diets but did you know they contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds to our diets as well? Amazing.
This salad is so good that my son dubbed it the So Good Citrus Salad. And the name stuck.
Enjoy!
‘So Good’ Citrus Salad
serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 avocados, pitted, sliced, and cut into 1/2″ pieces
- 15-20 cherry tomatoes
- 4 clementines, peeled and segmented
- 4 Tbsp mandarin ginger dressing (I use Brianna’s)
Directions
Place all veggies in a bowl, arranging such that all the veggies are visible. Carefully drizzle dressing, coating all the vegetables lightly. Serve and enjoy!
Next time you’re looking for a filling — and healthy — salad or snack, be sure to give the ‘So Good’ Citrus Salad a try.
Don’t forget to link up with Annmarie and me for Meatless Monday — we love your recipes! Have a healthful day. 🙂
xo
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46 Comments
This sounds great for the summer! Not sure how I feel about it now, it’s 5 degrees outside haha
Haha. But that’s why I made it now. For the winter! 🙂
I am also making an effort to eat less sugar it’s not easy! Off to read the article. Thanks for linking up today love a good fruit salad
It’s a real eye opener. Well, more of what I already knew, but a lot more in depth. Hope you find it as enlightening as I did.
It’s too late to keep me healthy (darn cold) but I’d love this salad anyway! It sounds light and delicious!
I know, I’m sorry you don’t feel well. 🙁 I hope you get better soon!!
This sounds like a power punch of flavours!
It is and it’s amazing… if I do say so myself. Lol
My hubby loves anything citrus and ginger- he’d be all about this!
Perfect! I hope he enjoys it if you make it.
I love in South Florida and this salad sounds great to have all year long! Yummy!
It is fantastic all year long! Finally someone on my side… 🙂
A perfect dish for the summer time! Way to stick to your plan of eating better 🙂
Haha, it’s perfect for winter too! Why is everyone hating on salad in winter? 😉 Jk haha
Thank you for hosting! This sounds simple and delicious! 🙂
So simple and perfect for lunch!
I am one of the very few who don’t like avocados….I need to just bite the bullet and eat them anyways. Any suggestions? can I sprinkle some sugar on them? 😉
Haha, you could but I’m not sure it would taste very good. It took me a really long time to get on board with avocados so don’t feel bad. They’re not for everyone.
Sounds delish….when it’s warm. I’m just not a salad girl when it’s 1 degree outside!
But that’s what makes this one so great for winter — it’s not just leafy greens! 🙂
This looks so amazing! I love salads with fruit in them,can’t wait to try this one 🙂
I feel like the fruit is a nice change of pace sometimes. Plus Vitamin C… 😉
Hi Rachel! I’m trying to be Fit and Fabulous this year and although my ‘diet’ is not too bad I wanted to tweak it a little and like you reduce sugar intake. This recipe looks so refreshing although I’ve never tasted clementines and not sure if we even have them in Australia!
Hmmm, that’s interesting — clementines are a small citrus fruit. Do you have mandarins, satsumas, or even just a simple sweet orange? Any of those would work.
Speaking of sugar… it’s in EVERYTHING here in the states. Do you have the same problem in Australia? I can’t even eat a cracker without eating refined sugar!
We certainly do have a sugar problem in Australia Rachel and I’m just not sure what the answer is. Education doesn’t seem to be working! Yes we have mandarins so that could be a substitute I’m sure. Have a great week!
This would be so good this time of year! What is it about citrus? Tastes like Florida…
It totally tastes like Florida. Remember those Tropicana commercials where they used to stick a straw in the orange? I always wanted to do that… I digress…
That salad looks delicious! I have trouble with sugar too. I am participating in a “sugar detox” this week to see if I feel better. I do feel sluggish at times even though I think I am in good shape!
I’m convinced sugar is causing all sorts of problems in my body. I’m hesitant to say gluten or dairy but those might both be next on the chopping block.
I hope you start feeling better after your detox!
Love that combination – and the drizzle of dressing would bring all the flavor contrasts out!
Exactly! It’s really delicious.
Very bright and colorful!
I like condiments of all varieties, so creamy and oil-based are both a-ok in my book 🙂
Haha same here! I guess I tend to gravitate toward oil based more often than not though.
That looks so delicious! I definitely need to try!!
Yes, please do! I hope you enjoy it.
This sounds absolutely delicious, and your photos are making my mouth water! Can’t wait to try it!
I hope you enjoy it!
Look like an awesome salad, I will have to give it a try!
Let me know if you do!
Looks delicious, and so simple!
Thank you!
Such a good combo of some of my favorite things! I could eat avocados at every meal!
I could too! What is it about them that makes them so delicious??
This sounds like a perfect summer salad. I’ll have to keep it in mind when it starts getting warmer out.
🙂 It’s great for winter, too! #vitaminC
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