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Avocado & Fruit Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Jan.posted by Paula 17 Comments

Avocado & Fruit Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette is packed with crunchy greens, bright berries, and creamy avocados.

Because of my love of sushi, I have come to like avocados. My favorite sushi restaurants sneak avocados in my favorite rolls. It’s a small little slice so instead of picking it out, like I wanted to do when I first started ordering the roll, I decided I wouldn’t behave like my children so I ate it. I came to like it. I realize that’s a little random. I don’t like avocados with Mexican food and I don’t like guacamole at all. But, I’m a lot picky when it comes to food. I had a former co-worker tell me I eat like a child; she may be right. Maybe that’s why I like to cook so I can have it my way…maybe not, we’ll let the therapist decide that one! Anywho…back to me….

Since I’ve been on a trying-to-eat-healthier kick, I decided they’re worth liking. In dishes that I make, I almost always eat avocados with mangos, the two flavors compliment each other in my mind. Avocados are nutrient dense, the ratio of nutrients compared to calories in food, having 20 essential nutrients including fiber, potassium, vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K, and folic acid. They contain both monosaturated and polysaturated fats, or ‘good’ heart-healthy fats. I’ve been slowly working avocados and other fresh ingredients into our diets.

Kroger had just put out a new shipment of produce when I was in, I couldn’t resist all the beautiful fruit. I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to make when I purchased it, but this salad is what I came up with.

I hope you’ll try it. It’s a wonderful mix of sweet and tangy with a little kick from the spinach. The Cranberry Vinaigrette is a nice change from more commonly used dressings. If you’re trying to lighten it up, make this salad!

Salad (make 2 large dinner salads)

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Avocado & Fruit Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Avocado & Fruit Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette is packed with crunchy greens, bright berries, and creamy avocados.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time1 min
Course: any meal, dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado, Blueberries, dried fruit, fresh strawberries, mangos
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 348kcal
Author: Paula Jones
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Ingredients

  • 4 c salad greens I used a spring mix with baby spinach
  • 1 mango peeled and sliced
  • 1 avocado peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 c blueberries
  • 1 c strawberries sliced

For Cranberry Vinaigrette dressing:

  • 1/4 c cider vinegar
  • 1/4 c dried cranberries
  • 1/4 c good olive oil
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Mince cranberries. Add vinegar, olive oil, cranberries, sugar, salt and pepper to a pint size Mason jar. Shake vigorously 30 seconds to combine. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Layer salad greens, mango, avocado, blueberries, strawberries and blue cheese in a two bowls. Top with chilled Cranberry Vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
  • Other avocado recipes you may like: Onion Avocado & Mango Salsa and Teriyaki Scallops with Pineapple Mango Relish . Also, trying topping your next Club Sandwich with a couple avocado slices.
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Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 959mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 2175IU | Vitamin C: 112mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg

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Comments

  1. Smart! School {House} says

    01.22.13 at 9:51 am

    Oh my goodness, I'm obsessed with avovados! You know what I also like? The fact that you come to Whimsy Wednesday each week. We LOVE your creations and inspirations!

    Take care,
    Kelly at Smart School House
    http://www.facebook.com/SmartSchoolHouse

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  2. Deanna Lyn says

    01.20.13 at 1:35 am

    great looking salad, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Wanda Ann Olsen says

    01.16.13 at 12:37 pm

    Wow what a pretty salad,looks delicious!I would love for you to share it at my link party going on now over at memoriesbythemile.com
    Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile

    Reply
  4. Katrine says

    01.14.13 at 2:23 pm

    I love Avocados and mangos but I never thought of eating them together. And as luck would have it, I just bought mangos and avocados today! I will have to try this. I found you from I should be Mopping Mondays.

    Reply
  5. A Lived in Home says

    01.14.13 at 11:42 am

    This looks deliious and healthy! I would love for you to come link up to my Get Social Sunday party and follow along. What a great recipe for others to see!
    http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2013/01/get-social-sunday_12.html

    Reply
  6. A Lived in Home says

    01.14.13 at 11:42 am

    This looks delicious and healthy! I would love for you to come link up to my Get Social Sunday party and follow along. What a great recipe for others to see!
    http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2013/01/get-social-sunday_12.html

    Reply
  7. Filiz @ Ligh & Sweet says

    01.13.13 at 9:58 pm

    This looks so good and refreshing! I will definitely be trying.
    X

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  8. Katie WhoNeedsACape says

    01.13.13 at 9:50 pm

    I LOVE avocado and fruit and this looks soo good. Pinned it for spring time when fruit is in season and delicious!

    Reply
  9. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

    01.13.13 at 1:47 pm

    This looks amazing!!!

    Reply
  10. Julie says

    01.12.13 at 3:35 pm

    Yum Yum YUM. I love avocado. This looks delicious!

    Reply

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