Citrus and Avocado Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons honey, preferably Tupelo
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 red grapefruits
- 2 navel oranges
- 2 Hass avocados, cut into 1-inch dice
- 2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 2 bunches of watercress, thick stems discarded
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- In a small bowl, whisk the honey with the lime juice, oil, sour cream and vinegar.
- Stir in the poppy seeds and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat, shaking the pan, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, peel the grapefruits and oranges, being sure to remove all of the bitter white pith.
- Working over a large bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the sections.
- Reserve the grapefruit and orange juices for another use.
- Pat the citrus sections dry with paper towels and return them to the bowl.
- Add the avocados, goat cheese and watercress to the bowl and toss gently.
- Add the minced chives, toasted pine nuts and the honey dressing and toss again.
- Serve immediately.
honey, lime juice, vegetable oil, sour cream, red wine vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, pine nuts, red grapefruits, oranges, avocados, goat cheese, chives
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/citrus-and-avocado-salad-with-honey-vinaigrette (may not work)