Zesty mediterranean salad

INGREDIENTS FOR CITRUS VINAIGRETTE:

  • Juice of 3 clementines
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zested rind of 2 clementines
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 6 Tbsp. Carapelli Unfiltered EVOO
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

STEP 1 Juice the clementines and the lemon.

STEP 2 Zest the clementines and combine the juice and zest in a medium sized bowl with the honey. Add Carapelli EVOO.

STEP 3 Whisk the mixture and season to taste with freshly ground salt and pepper.

INGREDIENTS FOR SALAD:

  • 2 medium clementines
  • ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained
  • 1 avocado, peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup (packed) spring greens
  • 1 Tbsp. Carapelli Unfiltered EVOO

DIRECTIONS:

STEP 1 Peel clementines, separate into segments, and place in medium bowl. Add mint, olives, and avocado. Combine ingredients in bowl with the citrus vinaigrette.

STEP 2 Gently toss spring greens with 1 Tbsp. EVOO in another medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.

STEP 3 Arrange the clementine, olive, avocado and mint mixture atop the spring greens on a platter. Season to taste with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.