[Christmas Recipes]

For the Salad

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and watercress)
  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented
  • 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted (optional)

For the Citrus Vinaigrette

  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced avocados, grapefruit segments, orange segments, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh cilantro or parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
  3. Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
  4. Toss gently to coat the salad ingredients evenly with the vinaigrette.
  5. If using sliced almonds, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown and fragrant. Keep a close eye on them, as they can burn quickly.
  6. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad.