Daphne Citrus and Avocado Salad with Spiced Pecans

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A refreshing salad featuring local Alabama citrus, creamy avocado, and crunchy spiced pecans for a vibrant regional side. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, orange segments, grapefruit segments into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup pecans, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Toast, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until the pecans are fragrant and caramelized. Remove and let cool.
  2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup orange segments, 1 cup grapefruit segments, and 1 medium diced avocado.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle the spiced pecans on top and serve immediately for a fresh regional salad inspired by Daphne, Alabama.

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