Jan 01

Feeling like you ate too many goodies over the holidays? Trying to get back on the wagon? You’re not alone.
Summer isn’t the only time of year to dive into a salad. Here’s a fun and easy recipe that’s a perfect blend of citrus and nuts that makes you think of winter but gets your body ready for summer.

Ingredients
• 1 (10 ounce) package baby greens
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 apple – peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 avocado – peeled, pitted and diced

• 4 mandarin oranges, juiced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt to taste
Directions
1. In a large bowl, toss together the baby greens, red onion, walnuts, blue cheese, and lemon zest. Mix in the apple and avocado just before serving.
2. In a container with a lid, mix the mandarin orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Drizzle over the salad as desired.
Recipe from Allrecipes.com

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