CALIFORNIA CITRUS & AVOCADO SALAD

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The awesome flavors in this salad remind me of my childhood in Southern California. My great-uncle had an orchard, so our family meals were filled with avocados, citrus fruits and nuts of all varieties. -Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1-1/2 cups orange sections (about 2 medium oranges)
1 cup ruby red grapefruit sections (about 1 medium grapefruit)
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons ruby red grapefruit juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped

Steps:

  • Place lettuce, oranges, grapefruit and avocados in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk grapefruit juice, oil, honey and salt until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pistachios. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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