Bright and creamy Grapefruit and Avocado Salad Recipe made with a zesty dressing. A healthy, fresh salad that’s simple yet full of flavor.
Two foods that taste amazing together are grapefruit and avocado. The fresh citrus flavor of grapefruit balances the creamy richness of avocado. Top them with a light citrus vinaigrette and you get a dish that looks beautiful and tastes even better. This Grapefruit and Avocado Salad Recipe is perfect on its own or served with cracked crab or shrimp.
Grapefruit and Avocado Salad Recipe
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 grapefruits, peeled, segmented, seeds removed
- 2 avocados, peeled and sliced
- Lettuce
Citrus vinaigrette:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 shallot, minced (1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Method
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix all the vinaigrette ingredients.
- Prepare the grapefruit: Slice off about half an inch from both the top and bottom of the grapefruit.
- Stand it up and carefully cut away the peel, following the shape of the fruit until all the skin and white pith are gone.
- Cut along the membranes to release each segment. You can either cut the segments out with the knife or gently pull them free. Continue until all segments are removed.
- Prepare the avocados: Peel and slice them.
- Assemble the salad: Place a few lettuce leaves on a plate, then arrange the avocado slices and grapefruit segments on top.
- Spoon the dressing over the salad and serve.
