Citrus & Avocado Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

(from kaylam2001’s recipe box)

Categories: Salad

Ingredients

  • SALAD INGREDIENTS
  • 2 bunches of watercress, thick stems discarded (or any desired salad greens)
  • 2 red grapefruits (peeled, sections separated from membranes)
  • 2 navel oranges (peeled, sections separated from membranes , can substitute mandarin oranges)
  • 2 Hass avocados, cut into 1-inch dice
  • 2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted)
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  • SALAD DRESSING
  • 2 tablespoons honey, preferably Tupelo
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine watercress, grapefruit sections, orange sections, avocados, goat cheese, minced chives and toasted pine nuts.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk the honey with the lime juice, oil and vinegar.

  3. Stir in the poppy seeds and season with salt and pepper.

  4. Combine honey dressing with salad, toss gently and serve immediately.

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