Citrus Avocado Salad with Carrot Garden Granola®
This zesty citrus salad is made for sunny days. Juicy oranges, sweet grapefruit, and creamy avocado come together over a bed of greens, finished with a lemon-blood orange vinaigrette and a bright crunch from Carrot Turmeric Garden Granola®. It’s a light, energizing salad with bold flavor, colorful ingredients, and craveable texture—perfect for lunch, brunch, or your next summer gathering.
Naturally gluten-free and full of whole food ingredients, this salad proves that simple can be vibrant.
Ingredients
Salad
4 cups mixed greens
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1 grapefruit, peeled and sliced into segments
2 oranges, peeled and sliced
Dressing
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 blood orange
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Topping
Instructions
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl or on a platter, combine mixed greens, avocado slices, grapefruit segments, and orange slices.
Make the vinaigrette: In a small jar or bowl, add lemon juice, blood orange juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and olive oil. Shake or whisk until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
Dress and top: Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad. Top with a generous handful of Garden Granola® Carrot Turmeric for a bold, veggie-powered crunch.
Why We Love It
This citrus salad delivers vibrant flavor with minimal prep. The fresh fruit provides natural sweetness and acidity, the avocado brings creaminess, and the Carrot Turmeric Garden Granola® adds an unexpected crunch with a hint of spice and warmth from turmeric and ginger. It’s proof that granola isn’t just for yogurt.
Gluten-Free and Garden-Powered
All of our Garden Granola® varieties, including Carrot Turmeric, are Certified Gluten-Free and made in our dedicated gluten-free facility. We blend organic vegetables and fruits into every batch for bold flavor and natural energy—no refined sugar, no preservatives, no artificial anything.
