MEXICO-TEQUILA SALAD 
1 (15 1/4 oz.) can sliced pineapple, drained and 1/4 c. syrup reserved
1/4 c. lime juice
2 tbsp. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. tequila
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 tsp. salt
3 medium avocados
lime juice
2 large grapefruit
2 large oranges
salad greens
chopped walnuts
salt

Shake reserved pineapple syrup, 1/4 cup lime juice, the sugar, tequila, oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a tightly covered container. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Cut avocados lengthwise in half; remove pits. Peel avocados; cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Sprinkle pieces with lime juice. Cut pineapple slices in half. Pare and section grapefruit and oranges; cut sections in half, if desired.

Just before serving, toss avocado pieces with pineapple, grapefruit and orange sections; place on salad greens. Sprinkle walnuts and salt over salad. Serve with dressing.

Makes 8 servings.

A salad created from the flavors of the popular Mexican drink, the Margarita.

 

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