Butter Lettuce and Avocado salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

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I'm a sucker for fresh butter lettuce with citrus and avocado. I adapted this recipe (rather major adaptions) from a recipe in the America's Test Kitchen Menu's cookbook. I thought the salad, and the dressing in particular, was just amazing. The mayo, Dijon and honey balance nicely with tanginess of the tangerine juice. If you are in the mood for a bright and flavorful dressing, look no further!

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Servings: 10-12
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Ingredients

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  • FOR THE DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup fresh tangerine juice (sub orange juice if tangerines aren't available)
  • 1/4 cusp white wine vinegar
  • 1 shallot, minced (or 2 Tbsp minced red onion)
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh mint (a must!)
  • 2 tsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • FOR THE SALAD
  • 3 heads Butter lettuce, torn in bite sized pieces
  • 2 medium avocados, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup toasted, sliced almonds
  • 1 grapefruit, separated into pieces with skin removed (optional)
  • 3 ounces feta, crumbled (optional)

Directions

  1. Put dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together, or put in an emulsifier and plunge until fully mixed.
  2. In a salad bowl, gently toss the lettuce, avocados, tomatoes, almonds, and optional grapefruit and feta.
  3. Re-emulsify or whisk the dressing, then drizzle over the salad and toss gently to coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 123g
Recipe makes 10 servings
Calories 156  
Calories from Fat 122 78%
Total Fat 13.81g 17%
Saturated Fat 2.89g 12%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 110mg 5%
Potassium 298mg 9%
Total Carbs 7.07g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 8%
Sugars 4.18g 3%
Protein 2.87g 5%
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Reviews

  • Nancy Miyasaki
    I really enjoyed this combination of dressing and salad. It was both attractive and delicious!
    I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
    • Anita
      The recipe is very good
      I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
      • Pamela
        Sounds wonderful! I am very interest in raw food recipes and of course how great are salads! Nice to follow your recipes! Take care! Pejj
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        Comments

        • judee
          March 26, 2012
          I love butter lettuce too. Interesting dressing and great combination of feta, avocado and grapefruit.
          • sheila
            March 22, 2012
            Sounds Devine!!!!!! Thanks John
            Sheila

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