SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTMAS SALAD

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This is a beautiful, festive salad traditionally served at Christmas. The colors are brilliant! The flavors are bright and crisp! no need to wait for Christmas to enjoy this, it's also perfect for a hot summer day!

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
7 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced
2 tsp.fresh rosemary, chopped
dried rosemary, crumbled
4 navel oranges
2 pink grapefruit
1 head red leaf lettuce or 1 head boston lettuce
3 avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
pomegranate seeds (optional)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced, rings separated

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in chili and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead). Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  • Cut all peel and white pith from oranges and grapefruit.
  • Slice oranges into rounds. Cut grapefruit in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise into half rounds.
  • Line platter with lettuce. Arrange orange slices in center of platter, overlapping slices.
  • Arrange grapefruit slices around
  • oranges, overlapping slices. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Arrange avocado slices around grapefruit, overlapping slices. Top with nuts and pomegranate seeds, if desired. Arrange onions overall. Drizzle dressing over.
  • all. Drizzle dressing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.5, Fat 52.1, SaturatedFat 6.9, Sodium 46.5, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 16.5, Sugar 23, Protein 7.7

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