Citrus Salad

By MaryGladys

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbs sugar
• 1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
• 1 Tbs lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 large oranges, peeled and sectioned
• 1 large pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
• 1 medium green onion, sliced (2 tablespoons)
• 1 Tbs snipped fresh mint
• 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce (about 6 ounces)

Preparation

Step 1

For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine oil, sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, and salt. Cover and shake well.

In a medium bowl place orange and grapefruit sections, onion, and mint. Pour dressing over and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.

To serve, put romaine in a large salad bowl and top with fruit mixture; toss lightly. Serve immediately. Makes 6 to 8 servings.