Calico Salad

Prep: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Calico Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that beautifully combines the crispness of fresh greens with the sweetness of oranges and the creaminess of avocado. Perfect for a light lunch or as a colorful side dish, it's ideal for gatherings and will please anyone seeking a healthy yet delicious option.

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch radishes
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach
  • 1 small head iceberg lettuce
  • 3 medium size oranges
  • 1/2 medium size avocado
  • 4 thin slices Bermuda onion

Instructions

  1. Wash radishes, spinach, and lettuce; chill in refrigerator. Save 2 or 3 radishes for 'roses;' crisp with ice cube.
  2. Tear spinach leaves and lettuce into bite-size pieces in a salad bowl. Slice 5 or 6 radishes thinly.
  3. Add sliced radishes to greens.
  4. Peel oranges and cut into sections.
  5. Cut avocado into bite-size chunks or slices. Reserve 8 to 10 large onion rings.
  6. Add remaining ingredients to the salad.
  7. Just before serving, add dressing and toss lightly.
  8. Garnish with onion rings and radish 'roses.'

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

64 kcal 3% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.6g 3% DV
Total Fat 3.9g 5% DV
Carbs 6.9g 3% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 219.5mg 10% DV
Potassium 383.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 120.5mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 16.8mg 19% DV
Calcium 36.8mg 3% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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