Honey Citrus Salad
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
8-10
ingredients
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VINAIGRETTE
- 1⁄2 cup crisco canola oil
- 1⁄2 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
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SALAD
- 8 cups lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups arugula
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 mixed mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1⁄2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1⁄2 cup pumpkin seeds
directions
- VINAIGRETTE: Place all the ingredients in a jar. Cover and shake until combined. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- SALAD: Place all salad ingredeints in a large bowl. Toss with desired amount of salad dressing . Serve immediately.
- TIPS: Use vinaigrette as a marinade for salmon or halibut. Marinate fish for 10 minutes before baking.
- Replace the seeds with toasted nuts (almonds, pine nuts, etc).
- Swap lettuce for spinach. A great addition to any family meal.
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