This filling ABC (Avocado Beet Citrus) Salad is a tasty and refreshing treat that you can enjoy all winter long! Check it out:

ABC (Avocado Beet Citrus) Salad
 

Ingredients
  • 7-8 small beets or 3-4 medium beets, cubed
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
  • 2 oranges + 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • olive oil, for drizzling & salt for sprinklin’

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400.
  2. Place the beets in a small roasting pan. Toss with olive oil and salt and roast for 15 – 20 minutes until tender. Allow to cool until able to be handled.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the orange segments. Trim both ends of the oranges. Remove the peel of the orange. Be sure to remove all of the white pith. Using a knife, carefully segment the orange by slicing between the membrane and the fruit. Set the orange segments aside.
  4. Use the remaining orange core to squeeze out the orange juice.
  5. Toss the beets in a bowl with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, sherry vinegar, and orange juice.
  6. Add the avocado slices, and season with salt and pepper. Top with orange segments and hazelnuts. Lightly drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.