Sweet-Sour Citrus Salad

Name: Sweet-Sour Citrus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned; 1 large navel orange, peeled and sectioned; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 large sweet red pepper, julienned; 1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1/3 cup honey; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 2 teaspoons grated onion; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 4 cups torn salad greens; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

The combination of garden-fresh vegetables and fruits tossed with a honey and poppy seed dressing makes this colorful versatile enough to accompany any entree. My husband and I love it!

Ingredients

1 large pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 large navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1 tablespoon sugar
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons grated onion
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 cups torn salad greens
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the grapefruit and orange sections; sprinkle with sugar. Add red pepper and red onion.
In a blender, combine the honey, vinegar, poppy seeds, grated onion, lemon juice, salt, mustard and lemon zest; cover and process until blended. Pour over fruit mixture and toss to coat.
In a large serving bowl, toss the greens, mushrooms and fruit mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 132 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 404mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Sweet-Sour Citrus Salad in Light & Tasty June/July 2001