MARINATED CITRUS SALAD

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This citrus salad evolved over the years by combining a little bit of what everyone in my family likes.-Katrina Heinrich, Underhill, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
32 fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
6 cups torn romaine
6 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the orange juice, vinegar, marmalade, sugar, pepper and salt; stir until sugar is dissolved. , In another large bowl, combine the grapefruit, oranges, asparagus, cucumber, onion and avocado. Add the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Drain and reserve marinade. Arrange lettuce on plates; top with fruit mixture. Sprinkle with mint if desired. Serve with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges