Citrus, Avocado and Escarole Salad
- 3 large oranges, such as Cara Cara or navel
- 2 pomelos (see Note) or grapefruits
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup or nectar
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 head of escaroledark outer leaves discarded, inner leaves torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 English cucumberhalved lengthwise, seeded and cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick
- 2 cups cilantro leaves
- 2 Hass avocadospeeled, pitted and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 2 Fresno chiles, very thinly sliced crosswise
- Using a sharp knife, carefully peel the oranges and pomelos, removing all of the bitter white pith.
- Slice the oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange them on a large platter.
- Working over a small bowl, cut in between the membranes of the pomelos to release the sections; transfer to the platter.
- In a large bowl, whisk the lime zest and juice with the coriander and agave syrup.
- Gradually whisk in the olive oil and season with salt.
- Add the escarole, cucumber, cilantro and half of the avocados and chiles and toss well.
- Season with salt.
- Mound the salad on the citrus and scatter the remaining avocado and chile slices on top.
- Serve right away.
oranges, pomelos, lime zest, lime juice, ground coriander, syrup, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, outer, cucumberhalved lengthwise, cilantro, chiles
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/citrus-avocado-and-escarole-salad (may not work)