Avocado Citrus Salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 324kcal
This recipe for Avocado Citrus Salad is so light and refreshing with avocado, grapefruit, oranges tossed in a homemade poppyseed dressing.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups salad greens
- 2 medium grapefruit sectioned
- 3 navel oranges sectioned
- 1 ripe avocado chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Poppy Seed Dressing
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
Poppy Seed Dressing
- In a small mason jar add olive oil, sugar, vinegar, red onion, poppy seed, dry mustard, and salt. Seal with a lid and shake until well combined.
Salad Instructions
- Start by toasting the almonds. I usually buy raw sliced almonds and roast them. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the almonds in a single layer and roast in 350ยบ F oven for 3-4 minutes. Keep a close eye on them, as you do not want them to burn! Nuts can burn easily and then they taste bitter and are unusable.
- Segment the orange and grapefruit to remove the white pith and chewy membrane.
- Wash greens and remove water using a salad spinner. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a large serving bowl.
- Peel and chop the avocado into chunks. I do this right before serving so the avocado does not brown.
- Toss all the ingredients together with the poppy seed dressing. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1658IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg