Description
Sweet pea pods and avocado add a fresh twist to this citrus salad. A simple toasted sesame dressing ties it all together.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (473 ml) baby arugula
- 1 small grapefruit
- 1 medium orange
- 1 avocado
- 1 slice red onion
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) sweet pea pods
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh herbs
- 2 tbsp grapefruit juice
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- a few drops toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp honey
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Arrange grapefruit and orange slices around the edge of your plate.
- In a small bowl, toss together onion, avocado, sweet pea pods, and fresh herbs.
- Fill the center of the citrus ring with the salad mixture.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on the salad.
- For the salad dressing:
- Combine grapefruit juice, orange juice, a few drops of toasted sesame oil, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk together and pour over the salad.
Notes
- For optimal avocado texture, add it to the salad just before serving to prevent browning.
- If sweet pea pods are unavailable, substitute with sugar snap peas or edamame.
- Store leftover salad (without dressing) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; add dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3