Grapefruit salad is a simple yet delicious salad paired with a quick homemade dressing.
Combining the vibrant flavors of fresh grapefruit and creamy avocado with a zesty lime dressing makes for a refreshing and nutritious salad.
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An Avocado Grapefruit Salad
I had extra grapefruits in my fridge and I was looking for a delicious and healthy way to use them up. I love fruit on salad and this grapefruit avocado salad is no exception! This salad recipe is simple but still flavor-packed!
- A refreshing and zesty combination.
- Flavorful salad with just a few easy, healthy ingredients.
- Made with a quick homemade dressing.
This makes for a perfect winter salad because grapefruit is in season from November to May when many other fresh produce items are not.
Ingredients
- lettuce: I use mixed greens for this salad, but swap in your favorite green. Arugula, spinach, or kale all work great.
- grapefruit: packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants, these give this salad a real health boost! Pink or ruby red grapefruits will work, but red will bring a little more sweetness.
- avocado: full of heart-healthy fats, avocado adds a creamy, delicious element to this salad.
- almonds: adds a nice crunch to the salad. Leave them out or swap for sunflower seeds or pepitas (pumpkin seeds).
- salad dressing: the grapefruit is quite bitter, so a honey vinaigrette helps balance the salad.
Variations: try adding in thinly sliced fresh fennel. Add fresh oranges to the salad for more citrus or sprinkle on some pomegranate seeds. Crumbled feta cheese is another great addition!
You will also need a knife and a salad serving bowl.
How to Make Grapefruit Salad
- Prepare all the ingredients and mix dressing.
- Toss the lettuce with the dressing.
- Serve immediately.
How to Cut a Grapefruit for Salad
Segmenting a grapefruit, also known as supreming a grapefruit is the best way to get all of the fruit.
- Cut: Slice off the top and bottom of the grapefruit to create flat ends.
- Peel: Using a knife, carefully follow the fruit’s natural curve and slice off the skin and white pith.
- Free Segments: Use a knife to cut along the membranes, freeing each segment.
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Grapefruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
Equipment
- salad bowl
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 medium avocado sliced
- 1 large grapefruit sectioned
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- pinch salt optional or to taste
Instructions
- In a small skillet, toast the sliced almonds until lightly browned.
- In the meantime, add dressing ingredients to a small jar and shake until well combined.
- Add the mixed greens to a bowl and drizzle dressing over top. Toss until well combined.
- Add sectioned grapefruit, sliced avocados, and toasted almonds over top.
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