20 mins, fine-dining
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados, sliced
2 oranges, peeled and segmented
Mixed salad greens
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
Fresh parsley for garnish
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil- Salt and pepper to taste
The Process
01
prepare
Assemble the washed salad greens on individual plates and arrange the avocado slices and orange segments on top.
02
vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
03
assemble
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salads, then sprinkle with the crushed roasted peanuts. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Bites & Vibes
Elevate your Citrus Avocado Salad with Roasted Peanut Vinaigrette with the enchanting sounds of bossa nova and Brazilian rhythms. As you assemble the vibrant salad featuring sliced avocados, oranges, and mixed greens, let the melodies transport you to the sunny beaches of Brazil.
Feel the rhythm with Stan Getz and João Gilberto’s “The Girl from Ipanema” and the soulful notes of Antônio Carlos Jobim’s “Águas de Março.” The roasted peanuts become a crunchy symphony to the smooth sounds of Bebel Gilberto and Caetano Veloso.
Imagine a tropical paradise where the fresh parsley garnish dances with the orange-infused vinaigrette under the influence of Elis Regina’s “Águas de Março.” Each bite, enriched by the melodies of Jorge Ben Jor and Gal Costa, becomes a culinary journey through the heart of Brazilian music.
So, let this playlist be the soundtrack to your Citrus Avocado Salad experience, turning each refreshing bite into a delightful fusion of taste and rhythm. Whether you’re enjoying a light lunch or hosting a festive gathering, let the Brazilian classics set the stage for a culinary adventure that brings the vibrancy of Brazil to your table.

