Almond Citrus Salad

Author: AP/Almond Board of California
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Ingredients

1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 grapefruits, peeled and segmented
2 navel oranges, peeled and sliced
1/4 4 cup finely chopped red onion
6 cups lightly packed spinach leaves, torn into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted


Directions

To make dressing: in container of blender combine juice, vinegar, oil, honey, ginger, salt and pepper flakes. Blend to mix thoroughly.

In bowl combine fruit, onion and dressing. Set aside at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour.

To serve, line four individual plates with spinach. Spoon fruit mixture with dressing over spinach, dividing equally. Sprinkle almonds over salads. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition facts per serving: 247 cal., 13 g fat, 216 mg sodium, 30 g carbo., 1 g fiber, 6 g pro.