Citrus Salad
Nice for brunches, this lettuce and fruit salad has a lightly sweetened mint-lemon vinaigrette.
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbs sugar
1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
1 Tbs lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
3 large oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 large pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 medium green onion, sliced (2 tablespoons)
1 Tbs snipped fresh mint
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce (about 6 ounces)
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For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine oil, sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, and salt. Cover and shake well.
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In a medium bowl place orange and grapefruit sections, onion, and mint. Pour dressing over and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
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To serve, put romaine in a large salad bowl and top with fruit mixture; toss lightly. Serve immediately. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Servings: 6
Preparation time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information provided by the recipe author.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133.00
% Daily Value
Total Fat 9.00g 13%
Saturated Fat 1.00g 5%
Cholesterol 0.00mg 0%
Sodium 92.00mg 3%
Carbohydrates 13.00g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g 8%
Protein 1.00g 2%
Source: Better Homes and Gardens®
Copyright 2002. Meredith Corp.