Bright and Refreshing Avocado Grapefruit Salad Recipe

Individual serving of Avocado Grapefruit Salad with slices of avocado, pink, and white grapefruit alternating in a pinwheel on greens

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Bright and Refreshing Avocado Grapefruit Salad Recipe

This Avocado Grapefruit Salad is a vibrant and refreshing side dish that's a breeze to make, and has a surprising celery seed dressing. Unlike citrus salads with basic vinaigrettes, this recipe, inspired by my mom, features a subtly spiced sweet-and-tangy dressing that adds a touch of sophistication. Get ready to savor this elegant and easy-to-prepare salad!

Prep Time25

Total Time25

Course: side dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Avocado Grapefruit Salad, Healthy Salad

Servings: to 10 servings

Calories: 266kcal

Author: Lee Clayton Roper

Ingredients

Citrus Salad Dressing

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Citrus Salad

2 ripe avocadoes
1 head green leaf lettuce
1 head red leaf lettuce
2 cups grapefruit pink, white, and/or red; a mixture works well - see directions in post for how to cut sections
1/2 cup red onion chopped

Instructions

Citrus Salad Dressing

Combine olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, celery seed, and dry mustard in a medium-sized jar and whisk until well blended. Cover and set aside.

Citrus Salad

Peel, seed, and slice the avocados.
Wash and thoroughly dry the red and green leaf lettuce. Tear into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl. Drizzle in a bit of the dressing and toss lightly, just enough to coat the leaves without drenching them.
Divide the dressed lettuce leaves among 8 to 10 individual plates (or arrange on a large serving platter).
Top with alternating grapefruit segments and avocado slices in a pinwheel pattern (or any design you like).
Scatter the red onion (or shallots) on top.
Lightly drizzle with some of the remaining dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

Make ahead: Dressing can be made 4 to 5 days ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before using. Earlier in the day, the lettuce can be washed, torn into bite-size pieces, layered with paper towel, and placed in an open baggie in the refrigerator. The grapefruit can also be supremed and the segments placed in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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