TEXAS FRUIT SALAD

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This is a great spring/summer salad to serve when you're looking for something a little different. It's colorful, healthy, and looks beautiful! Originally from the Houston Chronical's food section featuring favorite spring menus.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Fruit

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 ripe avocado
10 cups mixed baby greens, about
3 kiwi fruits, peeled, cut lengthwise in half, and sliced
2 red grapefruits or 2 pink grapefruit, sectioned
1 pint strawberry, hulled and sliced

Steps:

  • To make dressing, whisk together in a small bowl the oil, vinegar, nuts, orange juice, lime juice and zest, basil, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • For salad, cut avocado in half.
  • Cut 1 half into cubes.
  • Cut remaining half into 8 wedges and set aside for garnish.
  • In a large bowl, combine avocado cubes, greens, kiwi, grapefruit, and strawberries.
  • Drizzle with dressing and toss until evenly coated.
  • Arrange avocado slices on top and serve.

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