Citrus Avocado Salad

This salad is perfect for the winter months when citrus is in season.

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"This recipe nicely showcases grapefruit and oranges, which are at their peak around the holidays. Citrus fruits pair well with a sweet dressing."
-- Sonia Candler, Edmonton, Alberta

You Will Need
12 cups torn salad greens
2 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

Dressing
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon grated onion

What to Do
In a large salad bowl, gently toss the greens, grapefruit, oranges, avocados and red onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Serves: 12

From Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2004

 

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