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Grapefruit Avocado Salad Recipe

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This refreshing Grapefruit Avocado Salad combines creamy avocado slices and juicy grapefruit segments on a bed of crisp lettuce, all dressed in a bright citrus vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish, this salad balances tangy, sweet, and savory flavors, enhanced by fresh oregano and lime zest in the dressing. The vinaigrette recipe yields extra dressing to keep refrigerated for future salads.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 avocados, peeled and sliced
  • 2 grapefruits, peeled, segmented, seeds removed
  • Lettuce leaves, for serving

Citrus Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together minced shallot, oregano, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, sugar, and kosher salt until well combined. Set aside or refrigerate extra dressing for later use.
  2. Supreme the grapefruit: Using a sharp knife, slice off about half an inch from the stem and blossom ends of the grapefruit to expose the flesh. Cut away the peel and pith, following the curve of the fruit until completely peeled. Carefully cut alongside the membranes to remove individual segments without the membranes. Continue until all segments are removed.
  3. Prepare the avocados: Peel the avocados and slice them evenly. Use a guide if needed to achieve uniform slices.
  4. Assemble the salad: Arrange a bed of lettuce leaves on a plate. Layer the avocado slices and grapefruit segments attractively on top. Drizzle the prepared citrus vinaigrette over the salad just before serving for a fresh, zesty finish.

Notes

  • The vinaigrette recipe makes more dressing than needed for this salad; refrigerate any extra in a jar for future use.
  • Supreming the grapefruit removes bitterness from membranes and makes the fruit segments easier to eat.
  • Use fresh oregano if possible for best flavor, but dried oregano works as a substitute.
  • Adjust sugar in the vinaigrette to taste to balance the acidity of lime and grapefruit.

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