Nightshade Free Avocado Citrus Salad with Basil-Herb Dressing

This salad is a bright, refreshing showstopper that layers creamy avocado, juicy orange and grapefruit segments, and tender mixed greens into something that looks almost too pretty to eat. The real star is the blended basil-herb dressing — a vivid, garlicky green sauce made from fresh basil, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil that comes together in under a minute in a blender. Avoiding nightshades can feel limiting when so many dressings and salads sneak in tomatoes, peppers, or paprika, but every single ingredient here is completely in the clear without any substitutions needed. The citrus segments add a natural brightness that makes the whole bowl feel lively and complex, while the thinly sliced red onion gives just enough bite to balance the richness of the avocado. A pinch of flaky sea salt at the end pulls everything together in the best possible way. This is the kind of dish that works equally well as a light lunch on its own or as an elegant side alongside a bigger spread.

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