Southwestern Christmas Salad Recipe

Name: Southwestern Christmas Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 7 tablespoons olive oil; 1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced; 2 tsp.fresh rosemary, chopped; dried rosemary, crumbled; 4 navel oranges; 2 pink grapefruit; 1 head red leaf lettuce or 1 head boston lettuce; 3 avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; pomegranate seeds (optional); 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, rings separated

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
7 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced
2 tsp.fresh rosemary, chopped
dried rosemary, crumbled
4 navel oranges
2 pink grapefruit
1 head red leaf lettuce or 1 head boston lettuce
3 avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
pomegranate seeds (optional)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced, rings separated

1
Combine lemon juice and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in chili and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead). Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
2
Cut all peel and white pith from oranges and grapefruit.
3
Slice oranges into rounds. Cut grapefruit in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise into half rounds.
4
Line platter with lettuce. Arrange orange slices in center of platter, overlapping slices.
5
Arrange grapefruit slices around
6
oranges, overlapping slices. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
7
Arrange avocado slices around grapefruit, overlapping slices. Top with nuts and pomegranate seeds, if desired. Arrange onions overall. Drizzle dressing over.
8
all. Drizzle dressing over.

516

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 7 tablespoons olive oil, 1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Christmas Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwestern Christmas Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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