Avocado Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Yields: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/3 cup TAO Sunshine Specialty Vinegar

• 2 teaspoons finely grated onion 

• 1 teaspoon mustard powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup TAO Extra Virgin Olive Oil (a mild to medium robust EVOO may work best here)

• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

• 4 medium pink or red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned 

• 4 medium avocados, peeled and cut into wedges

• Bibb lettuce with arugula or organic mixed baby field greens

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, onion, mustard, and salt; stir until the sugar is dissolved. 

2. Gradually whisk in oil. 

3. Stir in poppy seeds. 

4. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

5. Just before serving, stir salad dressing. 

6. Arrange grapefruit and avocados on lettuce-lined plates; drizzle with the desired amount of dressing.