Watercress Citrus Salad With Pomegranate Poppy Seed Dressing Food

CITRUS AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Wash the greens well and discard any tough stems. Tear into bite size pieces.
• Working over a bowl to catch the juices, peel the grapefruits and oranges and cut between the membranes to remove the sections. Remove the seeds. Place the grapefruit and orange supremes in another bowl, reserving the juice. Add onion to bowl with supremes and mix.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the chipotle chiles, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of reserved grapefruit/orange juice.
• To serve, pour dressing over fruit, add greens and toss lightly. Arrange on a platter or among 4 salad plates and garnish with avocado slices.

POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
• 2. Select Variable 1.
• 3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
• 4. Blend for 1 minute, then reduce speed to Variable 3. Remove the lid plug.
• 5. Add poppy seeds through the lid plug opening. Continue to blend for 5 more seconds.
• 6. Pour into one-quart microwaveable bowl. Cook for 2 minutes on High. Whisk to keep mixture smooth.
• 7. Microwave an additional 2 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

STRAWBERRY ROMAINE SALAD AND CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine 1 bunch torn romaine lettuce, 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, and 2 cups strawberries, halved, in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup light mayonnaise, 1/4 cup skim milk, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Truvia® natural sweetener spoonable,* 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon poppy seeds. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup slivered almonds.
• *or 8 packets Truvia® natural sweetener

WATERCRESS AND CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the watercress, grapefruit supremes and juice, orange supremes and juice, olive oil and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Use immediately or store covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

POMEGRANATE AND POPPY SEED SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix all salad ingredients.
• In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

CITRUS SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Cut away peel and pith of citrus fruits. Then, working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut segments free of membrane.
• Line a large serving platter with pomelo slices and place citrus segments in rows on top. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and garnish with gooseberries.