California Avocado Mandarin Salad

From the California Avocado Commision this is a great flavor combination. The original recipe calls for cooked sliced chicken breasts but I leave it out and serve this as a side dish. This salad is easy to throw together. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 10  ounces  salad greens
• 15  ounces mandarin oranges, canned
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup pecans, I like them toasted
• 1⁄2 cup  balsamic vinaigrette
• 2  avocados, seeded, peeled and cut into chunks

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine the salad greens, oranges, red onion and pecans.
2. In a small bowl combine the vinaigrette and 1/2 cup of the avocado. Mash and blend the avocado into the dressing.
3. Add the remaining avocado and the dressing to the salad and toss to combine.
4. Serve immeadiately.