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REFRESHING CITRUS SALAD

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A very refreshing light salad with a delicious light dressing.

Provided by Tina Andre' Fox

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

½ cup canola oil
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground paprika
1 (12 ounce) bag mixed salad greens
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup grape tomatoes
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
¼ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

Combine canola oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, onion, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, and paprika in a jar. Close and shake jar until dressing is well mixed.
Place salad greens in a large bowl. Pour in half of the dressing; toss to mix. Arrange mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes, almonds, Gorgonzola cheese, and green onions on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 75.7 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

REFRESHING CITRUS, MIXED GREENS, AND AVOCADO SALAD

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A flavor-bursting citrus and mixed greens salad with a refreshing vinaigrette

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories Winter Salad

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

For the salad:
2 cups mixed tender greens
2 medium, sweet Cara Cara oranges
1 small avocado, sliced thinly
¼ cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped (or almonds)
¼ cup pomegranate arils
--- black & white sesame seeds (optional)
For the vinaigrette:
5 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
1 TBSP. white balsamic vinegar
2 TBSPS. fresh orange juice
1 TBSP. shallot, minced
½ tsp. honey
--- sea salt
--- freshly ground pepper
¼ tsp. finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing as much of the pith as possible. Remove any seeds and slice the oranges very thinly. Peel and slice the avocado.
To make the vinaigrette, combine all the ingredients in a mason jar and shake well. Dip a piece of the greens into the mixture to taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
Divide the salad greens among four plates (or use a large shallow bowl for group service). Place the sliced oranges and the avocado slices on top of the greens. Add the pomegranate arils and the toasted nuts. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on the avocado slices (if using).
Drizzle some of the vinaigrette over the salad or serve.

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