SUNSHINE CITRUS AVOCADO SALAD

INGREDIENTS

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

• 1 5-ounce bag mixed greens
• 2 large ruby-red grapefruits (or oranges or mangoes), peeled and chopped
• 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
• 1 handful fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
• 1 handful fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
• half of a medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
• optional topping: toasted sesame seeds

SESAME VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil, or any other mild-flavored oil)
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce*
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon each: ground ginger and garlic powder
• sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To Make The Vinaigrette: Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined.  Taste and add additional sweetener if desired.  Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
2. To Make The Salad: Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl, drizzle evenly with the vinaigrette, and toss until evenly combined.  Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds plus an extra twist of freshly-cracked black pepper.  Serve immediately and enjoy!