SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTMAS SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Grapefruit     Orange     Pine Nut     Avocado     Winter     Healthy     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
7 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
4 navel oranges
2 pink grapefruit
1 head red leaf lettuce or 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 over all. Drizzle dressing over.

Aasif Raja
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This salad is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not amazing either.


xD6Ox
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different dressing.


Wonder Ndaleni
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is what makes it.


Siyam kingFF
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Ansam Zeyad
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to transport and it held up well in the heat.


Gerrit Jordaan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Samir Bhandari
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of the sweet and savory flavors. The dressing is also really good, and it's easy to make.


Ayan Ayan yasir
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so fresh and flavorful, and the dressing is to die for. I highly recommend it!


Tara K
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the addition of the pomegranate seeds, they add a nice pop of color and flavor.


Oscar Sebastian Heredia
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. The dressing was especially delicious.


Sujon miah Sujon miah
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This salad was a hit at our Christmas party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.