Grandmother's Kitchen

Summer Salad

This summer salad recipe is refreshing and energizing with healthy almonds to add protein to your day.

Summer Salad

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 head green leaf lettuce
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 2 oranges, peeled and sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 3 Tablespoons orange juice
  • 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large salad bowl, tear the lettuce into large pieces.
  2. Arrange oranges, avocados and almonds over top, then sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  3. To make vinaigrette, Combine all ingredients and whisk well.
  4. Add the vinaigrette to the salad when ready to serve.

Original source: food.com