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13 Winter Salads That Will Make You Forget All About Mac 'n' Cheese

These hearty salads might just make you want to give up pot roasts and casseroles for good

by Mary Squillace | COMMENT

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Citrus, Avocado and Salmon Salad Sometimes you want to settle in with a plate full of piping-hot, roasted winter veggies, and sometimes you just want a taste of summer. This citrus-heavy, sunshine-on-a-plate salad might just be the bright spot you need to combat your cold-weather blues.

Serves: 2 to 4

Ingredients:
2 four- to six-ounce salmon fillets
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
3 to 4 cups organic baby spinach
1 large pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1/4 to 1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:
For the salmon: Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place salmon fillets on baking sheet. Squeeze fresh lemon over the top and drizzle with a little olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool before assembling salad.

Place the spinach in a bowl or on a large serving platter. Top with citrus, avocado and cooled salmon. Garnish with almonds and green onions. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the top and drizzle with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

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