Avocado and Orange Mustard Salad


Ingredients:
  • Makes 1 large serving or 2 smaller ones
  • 1 orange
  • 8 small lettuce leaves , washed and dried
  • 2 (150 g) chicken breast fillets
  • 1/2 large avocado, halved, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp roasted almonds
  •  salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Dressing
  •  juice of 1/2 orange
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey


    • Directions:


    1. Season chicken fillets with salt and pepper or your favorite spices. Brush with some olive oil. Preheat your grill pan over medium-high heat until it's very hot.  Place the fillets on the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked.
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    2. Roughly chop the lettuce leaves and place in a serving plate.
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    3. Peel and segment the orange. Juice another half of orange for the dressing.
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    4. Cut the avocado and chicken in slices. 
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    5. Arrange the oranges, avocado and chicken slices over the lettuce. Sprinkle with almonds and season with salt and pepper.
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    6. In a small bowl prepare the dressing whisking the orange juice with mustard, oil and honey. Drizzle over the salad and serve.
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    7. ©Steve Bawden 2015

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