Mandarin David Venable’s Spring Salad with Grapefruit Dressing

Juicy mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, buttery avocado and a bright grapefruit dressing unite to create a refreshing “I can’t stop eating it” treat!

DRESSING 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice 3 Tbs. extravirgin olive oil 1 Tbs. honey 1 Tbs. mayonnaise 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1/4 tsp. grated grapefruit zest

SALAD 1 cont. (11 oz.) spring mix salad 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin orange segments, drained 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, thinly sliced 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

● Dressing: Put grapefruit juice, olive oil, honey, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper and zest into food processor. Process until blended. ● Assemble salad: Place salad mix, oranges, avocado, celery and almonds in salad bowl. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and lightly toss to coat. Makes 4 servings.