Citrus Salad
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Nice for brunches, this lettuce and fruit salad has a lightly sweetened mint-lemon vinaigrette.


Citrus Salad

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Servings: Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Related Categories: Fruit Salad, Grapefruits, Low Calorie, Low Sodium, Oranges, Quick and Easy
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/4  cup
    olive oil
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  • 2  tablespoons
    sugar
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  • 1  teaspoon
    finely shredded lemon peel
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  • 1  tablespoon
    lemon juice
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 3 
    large oranges, peeled and sectioned
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  • 1 
    large pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
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  • 1 
    green onion, sliced (2 tablespoons)
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  • 1  tablespoon
    snipped fresh mint
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  • 4  cups
    shredded romaine lettuce (about 6 ounces)
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Directions
1.
For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine oil, sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, and salt. Cover and shake well.
2.
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.
3.
To serve, put romaine in a large salad bowl and top with fruit mixture; toss lightly. Serve immediately. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Make-Ahead Tip
Refrigerate dressing up to 3 days before adding to fruit.
Nutrition information
Calories 133, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 92 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 11%, Vitamin C 75%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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