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Avocado, Grapefruit & Curly Endive Salad

6 small heads curly endive
1 large shallot
2 T. Champagne vinegar
1 T lemon juice
1 T orange juice
Salt to taste
2 grapefruit, pelled, white pith removed
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 t. chopped lemon zest
1/4 t. chopped orange zest
3 avocados, halved, skins left on

Wash endive and spin dry. For this salad use only the endive hearts. In a medium bowl, combine shallot with vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice and salt to taste. Section grapefruit by slicing along membranes. Whisk olive oil into shallot mixture. Add lemon and orange zests. Slice avocados lengthwise. Scoop out slices with a large spoon. Toss endive and grapefruit in a large bowl and 2/3 of the dressing. Arrange on a platter or 6 individual dishes. Place avacado with slices alongside, season with salt and drizzle with remaining dressing. Serves 6.

Recipe Contributed by Susan Miali