Healthy Recipes
Healthy Recipes
July 2026

Citrus and Avocado Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

“A tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season.” — Psalm 1:3

A bright, jewel-toned dairy-free salad of oranges, grapefruit, and avocado over mixed greens with a sweet poppy seed dressing.

Citrus and Avocado Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

This stunning dairy-free salad showcases winter citrus in all its glory. The creamy avocado balances the bright, sweet-tart fruit.

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 navel oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 1 ruby red grapefruit, peeled and segmented
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 4 cups mixed baby greens
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Poppy Seed Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Arrange mixed greens on a large platter.
  2. Arrange orange slices, grapefruit segments, and avocado slices over the greens.
  3. Scatter red onion and pecans on top.
  4. In a small jar, combine all dressing ingredients and shake until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.

Serves 4. Beautiful for a brunch or light lunch.

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