Grapefruit And Avocado Salad With Poppyseed Dressing

GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD 

WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Ingredients:
Dressing:
1/4 cup white wine or champagne vinegar 
1/4 cup sugar
2 T. minced shallots
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
2 tsp. mayonnaise
1/2 cup grapeseed or other vegetable oil 
1 T. poppy seeds
Salad:

Serves 8.

1 large head or 2 small heads Bibb lettuce, torn into bite size pieces 
4 ruby red grapefruit, peeled and cut into segments, well drained
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
3 avocados, peeled, sliced and rinsed in cold water
8 oz. coarsely shredded Emmentaler cheese (optional)

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Directions:

1. For the dressing, whisk the vinegar and sugar together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the shallots, salt, dry mustard and mayonnaise. Slowly whisk in the oil; stir in the poppy seeds. Cover and refrigerate up to a week; whisk well before using.

2. For salad, place greens in a large bowl. Add the grapefruit segments, green onions, avocados and cheese. Just before serving, add enough dressing to coat the salad well. Divide among serving plates to serve.