My mother-in-law serves this salad on all Jewish holidays. Avocado and grapefruit are typical Israeli fruits, and poppy seeds are traditional in Jewish dishes. Without the cheese, this is pareve and can be served for Passover.
Baby Spinach Salad with Avocado, Grapefruit, and Poppy Seed Dressing
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Ingredients
- 2 red grapefruits
- 6 cups (about 5 ounces) baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced into crescents
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola optional
- POPPY SEED DRESSING makes about 1 cup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup canola or grapeseed oil
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- To make dressing, whisk together honey, vinegar, and mustard. Add oil in a slow stream and mix well. Stir in poppy seeds.
- Using a serrated knife, cut peel and membranes from grapefruit. Section fruit.
- Gently arrange spinach on individual plates. Top with sliced avocado and grapefruit sections. Drizzle 1 tablespoon dressing over each salad. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and gorgonzola, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Baby Spinach Salad with Avocado, Grapefruit, and Poppy Seed Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 88mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates 13g
4%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Protein 4g
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 186 cal, 67% fat cal, 15g fat, 2g sat fat, 5mg chol, 4g protein, 13g carb, 4g fiber, 88mg sodium
