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One of our most popular avocado recipes! Tart and sweet, this fruit-filled avocado salad recipe features a delicious medley of fresh mandarin oranges, walnuts, avocados and raspberries drizzled with a thick honey raspberry vinaigrette for extra sweetness. So good you wouldn’t realize it’s also one of the recipes recommended by our nutrition expert. Salad 2 2 2ripe Hass Avocados, peeled, seeded and diced 1 1 1(5 oz.) package spring mix salad 1 1 1(11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, well drained 1/2 0.5 0.5cup CUP_USVolumeglazed walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/3 0.33 0.33cup CUP_USVolumesliced green onions 1 1 1cup CUP_USVolumefresh raspberries Pepper to taste Dressing 1/4 .25 .25cup CUP_USVolumeextra virgin olive oil 1/4 .25 .25cup CUP_USVolumeraspberry vinegar 1 1/2 1.5 1.5Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumehoney 1/2 0.5 0.5Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeDijon mustard 1/4 0.25 0.25tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumesalt Instructions To prepare dressing, whisk together the oil, vinegar, honey, mustard and salt in a small bowl; set aside. Place the greens, oranges, walnuts and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Add avocados and raspberries and toss lightly. Season to taste with freshly ground pepper. Nutrition Facts: Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 300; Total Fat 25 g (Sat 3 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 7 g, Mono 14 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 260 mg; Potassium 480 mg; Total Carbohydrates 21 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Total Sugars 11 g; Protein 4 g; Vitamin A 1433 IU; Vitamin C 33 mg; Calcium 40 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 91 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 1 g. % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 4%; Iron 8% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Serving Suggestions: Top with grilled chicken or salmon for a main meal salad.   *Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly. 6

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