Winter Citrus Salad

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Winter Citrus Salad

Yield: 4

It’s no surprise our Living Butter Lettuce is a fan favorite - it’s incredibly tender and full of great flavor! With its natural sweet taste, it always pairs well with sweeter ingredients such as fruit. This winter citrus salad is packed full of sweetness and ready to get you through the winter blues.

Ingredients

• 1 container Superior Fresh 'Living Butter Lettuce'
• Assortment of in-season citrus, peeled and segmented - we used blood oranges, Cara Cara oranges, and mandarin oranges. Other great options would be grapefruit, lemons, and limes.
• 1 avocado
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
• 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
• Fresh mint, chopped
• 1 cup Honey Roasted Chickpeas (see below for recipe)

Honey Roasted Chickpeas

• 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger

Dressing

• 2 tbsp. orange juice
• 1 tbsp. lime juice
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Spread rinsed and dried chickpeas out on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and top with salt, ginger, and honey.
3. Bake the chickpeas for 10-15 minutes until they reach your desired crispiness.
4. Make the dressing by combining all ingredients in a small dish and whisking until mixed well.
5. Assemble your salad by layering the butterhead and toppings. Top salad with fresh mint and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

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