Gingered Citrus-Avocado Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A citrusy dressing served over a combination of fruits makes this salad so refreshing, says Ruby Williams of Bogalusa, Louisiana. We enjoy the mix of flavorsmellow avocado, tangy grapefruit and toasted pecans. Ingredients:
2 large navel oranges, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick |
1 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned |
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained |
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream |
2 tablespoons fat-free milk |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
6 cups torn leaf lettuce |
1 large avocado, peeled and sliced |
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the oranges, grapefruit and pineapple; cover and refrigerate until serving. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, brown sugar, orange peel, ginger and nutmeg. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Divide lettuce and avocado among six salad plates. Using a slotted spoon, arrange fruit over lettuce. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with nuts. Yield: 6 servings.
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