Pomegranate, Radish & Avocado Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Winter is  creeping up around the corner, I am not looking forward to the end of my weekly trips to the Farmer’s Market.  However, I will try to enjoy it while it lasts.  And this week I picked up organic lettuce & radishes which can be used to make a delicious and flavorful salad. 

 Its healthy, cleansing, nourishing, and a great way to start my week.  Its perfect for a Meat Free Monday lunch! If you need protein feel free to add chicken, fish or shrimp. 

Pomegranate, Radish & Avocado Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

For Citrus Vinaigrette:

1-2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar

Juice of 1-2 small oranges
¼ teaspoon grated orange zest

2-3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil

For Salad:

1-3 cups of favorite greens

4-5 radishes, sliced

½- 1 ripe avocado, sliced

Seeds from 1/2 pomegranate

( Trader Joe’s Pomegranate Seeds package)

Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper

preparation

In a small bowl, whisk together rice-wine vinegar, orange juice, & orange.

Slowly whisk in olive oil.

Season vinaigrette with sea salt and fresh ground pepper.

Taste to check the acidity. Add another squeeze of orange or lemon/lime. 
Let your own palate be your guide!

Toss all your prepared ingredients in a bowl.

Drizzle with the vinaigrette & serve!