Citrus Avocado Salad

Name: Citrus Avocado Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon grated onion; 12 cups torn salad greens; 2 medium grapefruits, peeled and sectioned (be sure to remove all the pith and the membranes); 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned (be sure to remove all the pith and membranes); 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced; 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced and separated into rings

Submitted by Halcyon Eve

"I love salads that feature avocados and citrus! The flavors are so refreshing. I haven't tried this recipe yet, from www.avocadosalad.com, but it sounds delicious, and the dressing sounds like it would really go with the flavors of the salad."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

For dressing
¹⁄₂ cup canola oil
¹⁄₄ cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons poppy seeds
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground mustard
¹⁄₄ teaspoon grated onion
For salad
12 cups torn salad greens
2 medium grapefruits, peeled and sectioned (be sure to remove all the pith and the membranes)
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned (be sure to remove all the pith and membranes)
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced and separated into rings

directions

To make dressing, combine all dressing ingredients in a jar. Shake until well mixed. Set aside.
Place salad greens in a large bowl. Add grapefruit sections, orange sections, avocado slices, and onion rings. Toss gently to combine.
Shake dressing again if needed. Drizzle over salad, toss to coat, and serve.