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Citrus Salad with Poppyseed Vinaigrette

Author: Madly Delicious
This Citrus Salad with Poppyseed Vinaigrette is a stunning mix of vibrant citrus, creamy avocado, and a tangy-sweet dressing. It’s light, refreshing, and the perfect way to brighten your table with bright flavor and color.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Modern-Inspired
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 6-7 citrus fruits (such as ruby red grapefruit, blood oranges, cara cara, or navel oranges), peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices
  • 1-2 red onion rounds, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • Chopped cilantro, for topping

Poppyseed Vinaigrette

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado or grapeseed oil)
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (or agave or honey)
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp poppyseeds
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (many pinches)

Instructions
 

  • Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp pure maple syrup, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp poppyseeds. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Prepare the Citrus: Peel the 6–7 citrus fruits and slice them into ¼-inch rounds. Arrange the slices on a large serving platter or individual plates.
  • Add the Red Onion and Avocado: Top the citrus slices with the thinly sliced red onion half-moons and sliced avocado.
  • Dress the Salad: Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the citrus, onion, and avocado.
  • Garnish and Serve: Finish the salad with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for a fresh and vibrant garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Avocado Tip
If you’re not eating the entire salad right away, only add avocado to the portion you’re immediately eating to prevent it from browning.
Vinaigrette Seasoning
Make sure the vinaigrette is seasoned properly with enough salt and pepper—this is essential to enhance the flavors of the citrus and tie the salad together.
Storage
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Note that the red onions will lose their sharp bite over time.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1.5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 0.4mg
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