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.

Debananda chaudhary
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often bring it to potlucks and picnics, and it's always a hit.


Yuki Blossom
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I love the sweet and savory flavors in this salad. The oranges and cranberries add a nice tartness that balances out the richness of the cheese and dressing.


Chand Shan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Tina Helman
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ilyasse Bella
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This salad is beautiful and delicious! I love the colors and flavors of all the different ingredients. It's a perfect salad for a special occasion.


Nana Burgos
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I made this salad for my family on Christmas Eve, and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's definitely a keeper.


Sardar Nazakat
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Ina Le Roux
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the textures are perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Mithuk Mistre
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often bring it to potlucks and picnics, and it's always a hit.


Casmir john
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I love the sweet and savory flavors in this salad. The oranges and cranberries add a nice tartness that balances out the richness of the cheese and dressing.


Md:Nuralam Siddik
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Favour Adoh
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


S A SUFIAN
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This salad is beautiful and delicious! I love the colors and flavors of all the different ingredients. It's a perfect salad for a special occasion.


Gulabuddin Zazai
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I made this salad for my family on Christmas Eve, and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's definitely a keeper.


E L S O GNAN
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Romeo Goyco
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the textures are perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


INDIN MEMES
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often bring it to potlucks and picnics, and it's always a hit.


Lavender Wile
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The cranberries and oranges add a nice tartness that balances out the richness of the cheese and dressing.


Arfi
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This salad was a hit at my Christmas party! The flavors were so fresh and festive, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again next year.