Grapefruit Poppy Seed Salad Recipes

GRAPEFRUIT-POPPY SEED SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons each grapefruit juice and olive oil, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons honey mustard, 1 teaspoon poppy seeds and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss with 1 chopped romaine heart and 1 chopped head frisee, some walnuts, grapefruit segments and sliced shallot; season with salt and pepper.

FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut the grapefruit and oranges in half and into skinless sections. Peel and slice the avocado and put the slices into the lemon juice to prevent their darkening. Arrange the fruits on watercress and tuck spears of the endive around. Pour the Poppy Seed Dressing upon the fruit, but do not cover the endive, which may be eaten with the fingers. Serve with balls made of the Spiced Cheese Salad mixture.

GRAPEFRUIT-POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl stir together the honey, grapefruit peel, grapefruit juice, salt, and nutmeg.
• Gradually beat in salad oil.
• Stir in poppy seed.
• Transfer to a screw-top jar; cover and chill until serving time.
• Shake well before using.
• Serve over fruit or tossed salads.

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Place lettuce leaf on small salad plate.
• Peel and slice avocados, lengthwise in 1/4 inch slices.
• Peel grapefruit into sections, removing all membrane, being careful to keep section in tact.
• Alternate slices of avocado and grapefruit, side by side on plate.
• Drizzle each salad with 2 tablespoons of either homemade Poppy Seed dressing or your favorite store bought.