How to Make Avocado and Grapefruit Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Avocados and grapefruits are two ingredients that may not seem like an obvious pairing at first, but when combined in a salad, they create a deliciously refreshing and unique flavor experience. This Avocado and Grapefruit Salad is the perfect way to showcase the contrasting yet complementary flavors of these two fruits, and it's a great way to incorporate more fresh produce into your diet.

First, let's talk about the star of the show: the avocado. Creamy, rich, and full of healthy fat...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 medium ripe avocados
  • 1 medium red grapefruit

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Combine lemon juice, Dijon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil until vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and carefully peel off skin. Cut each half into 4 thick slices. Toss in vinaigrette to prevent them from turning brown.
  • Peel grapefruit skin and all the white pith with a large, sharp knife. Cut between membranes to release the grapefruit segments.
  • Arrange avocado slices evenly around the edge of a large platter, then arrange grapefruit segments in the center. Spoon vinaigrette over top, then sprinkle with more salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    298 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 676mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 57mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 159mg