Grapefruit and Orange Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Tangy citrus is a perfect accent for the peppery watercress greens in this colorful salad. Add goat cheese for a fresh and creamy note.
Ingredients
For Salad:
1 bunch watercress, washed and trimmed
2 Florida grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
2 Florida oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
For Raspberry Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons Florida grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
For the Salad, in a large salad bowl combine watercress, grapefruit sections, orange sections, avocado, onion, raspberries and pine nuts.
For the Raspberry Vinaigrette, in a small bowl whisk together grapefruit juice, vinegar and mustard. Slowly whisk in oil, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrients Per serving: 350 calories, 26g fat, 4g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate, 8g fiber, 8g sugars, 4g protein, 35 percent vitamin A, 170 percent vitamin C, 10 percent calcium, 6 percent iron