SOUTHWEST SALAD

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Friends served us this wonderful salad when we were vacationing in Arizona. My husband particularly liked the fresh-tasting citrus-flavored dressing, and asked me to be sure to get the recipe. It's since become one of our family's favorites. We think it's especially good served with a chicken casserole. -Sharon Evans, Clear Lake, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

SALAD DRESSING:
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
3 heads Boston lettuce, torn
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained or fresh orange sections

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk salad dressing ingredients; set aside. Arrange the lettuce, cucumber, avocado, onion and oranges on individual plates. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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