I’ve been posting a lot lately about cookies, cakes and cupcakes, so let’s take a break from all the sweets! The school I teach at has a citrus fruit fundraiser every year, which means that I end up with a box of grapefruit and oranges that I’m not 100% sure what to do with. At first I devour them excitedly, but by week two I need to switch things up.
Here’s my salad solution. All you’ll need is fresh lettuce, oranges and or grapefruit, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds. I’ve made it as a side salad (perfect for potluck!!), then added in chicken and avocado to make it more of a meal.
The vinaigrette is simple: citrus syrup (or some of the juice of a grapefruit or orange), balsamic vinegar, and oil. Chop up your lettuce, peel and slice your citrus, throw it all together, and you’re done. I like making this vegetarian version for potluck. It’s simple, quick, and uses up a few more of those delicious oranges and grapefruits.
Grill some chicken breast and slice up avocado. Add it to your original side salad to make it a meal that will fill you up until supper. Pre-grilled chicken breast slices are a big help if you find yourself short on time.
This has been my go-to salad at lunch time and I’m loving it! Now if only I could get my son to eat this. . .
Citrus Salad
Description of your recipe.
Serves 1
Ingredients:
2 cups chopped romaine,
1/2 orange,
1/2 grapefruit,
1 tsp dried cranberries,
1 tsp sliced almonds
1 tsp sunflower seeds
1/2 avocado (optional)
sliced cooked chicken breast (optional).
Instructions:
Chop the romaine, peel and slice the citrus, and fry and slice the chicken. Assemble all ingredients and top with your favourite vinaigrette, or assemble a simple one from equal parts orange or grapefruit juice, balsamic vinegar, and oil.
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It can be easy to get into a lunch time rut. What is your favourite lunch time salad? I’d love to hear from you in the comments.
