Loading...This salad is so light and refreshing – even my kids couldn’t get enough of it. And the dressing? … spoon licking good. It’s a perfect side salad to bring along to any summer pot luck or BBQ!
Avocado Citrus Salad with Lime Poppy Seed Dressing
Ingredients
Serves:
4
| 6 | cups | Mixed greens |
| 2 | grapefruit, peeled and sliced horizontally | |
| 2 | oranges, peeled and sliced horizontally | |
| 3 | ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and sliced horizontally | |
| As needed | Creamy Lime Poppy Seed Dressing (see make-ahead recipe below) | |
| Creamy Lime Poppy Seed Dressing | ||
| 1/4 | cup | olive oil |
| 1/2 | cup | lime juice |
| 1/4 | cup | sugar |
| 2 | Tbsp. | diced onion |
| 3 | Tbsp. | low-fat mayonnaise |
| 1 | Tbsp. | white wine vinegar |
| 1/4 | tsp. | salt |
| 3/4 | Tbsp. | poppy seeds |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Divide the mixed greens among plates.
- Top each plate with slices of grapefruit, oranges and avocado. Drizzle with the Creamy Lime Poppy Seed Dressing.
- Enjoy.
Creamy Lime Poppy Seed Dressing Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except for the poppy seeds into a blender, blend for 30 seconds. Add the poppy seeds and pulse two times. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Copyright © 2013, Shawn Syphus
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 620; Total Fat 43 g (Sat 6 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 6 g, Mono 27 g); Cholesterol <5 mg; Sodium 230 mg; Potassium 1430 mg; Total Carbohydrates 63 g; Dietary Fiber 17 g; Total Sugars 34 g; Protein 7 g;
Vitamin A 4199 IU; Vitamin C 128 mg; Calcium 150 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 248 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.38 g
% Daily Value*: Total Fat 66%; Vitamin A 80%; Vitamin C 210%; Calcium 15%; Iron 10%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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