Orange and Grapefruit Almond Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 Texas oranges, peeled and sectioned, reserve juice
- 1 Texas grapefruit, peeled and sectioned, reserve juice
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 head lettuce, torn into pieces
- 1/2 bunch romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions:
Section and peel grapefruit and oranges reserving the juice and setting sections aside. Cook the almonds and sugar over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar is melted and almonds are coated. Cool and break apart.
Combine lettuce, romaine, celery, green onions, Texas grapefruit sections and Texas orange sections in a large bowl.
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup salad oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/4 cup Texas orange and grapefruit juice combined
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Combine ingredients and mix dressing well. Add to the lettuce mixture and toss to coat all pieces. Garnish with almonds.
Serves 4
