The secret to this irresistible salad is all the contrasting flavors and textures. The tangerines are sweet, and the white beets are savory. The avocado is smooth, and the pine nuts are crunchy. Even the aged balsamic vinegar and basil olive oil each have a balance of tang and sweetness. All these contrasts in one bite just make me want to say "wow." <br /> <br />The recipe was inspired by my CSA (community-supported agriculture) produce box. Last winter I was trying to utilize what came in my box, and this winter salad was born. <br /> <br />The recipe features Golden Nugget tangerines. Inside their wrinkly, ugly exterior, is a sweet and juicy flesh. Golden Nuggets peel and segment easily and have thin membranes, which is perfect for this salad. Clementine tangerines work equally well and are easier to find in the supermarket.

Oct. 1, 2021, 11:50 a.m.

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