Avocado Grapefruit Salads Recipes

AVOCADO-GRAPEFRUIT SALADS

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These salads make a refreshing starter. To remove the pitof an avocado without damaging the flesh, halve the avocadolengthwise, then gently tap the sharp edge of a large knifeinto the pit. Twist the knife, holding on to the avocado firmly,and the pit should come out easily.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice (2 lemons)
2 avocados, preferably Hass, halved lengthwise and pitted
2 red grapefruit
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

Brush 2 teaspoons lemon juice over flesh of avocados; set aside.
Remove peel and pith from grapefruit using a sharp paring knife. Working over a medium bowl to catch the juice, carefully carve out segments from between membranes. Transfer grapefruit segments to a small bowl; set aside. Reserve juice in bowl.
Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, the salt, and tarragon to the grapefruit juice; season with pepper. Whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream. Add grapefruit sections; toss gently just to coat.
Place each avocado half on a plate. Top with grapefruit mixture, dividing evenly. Garnish with tarragon. Serve with lime wedges.

AVOCADO GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

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Here's a simple salad to make. The dressing is light and pleasant- great complement to the two fruits.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
4 medium pink or red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
4 medium avocados, peeled and cut into wedges
Bibb lettuce

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, onion, mustard and salt; stir until sugar is dissolved. Gradually whisk in oil. Stir in poppy seeds. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Just before serving, stir salad dressing. Arrange grapefruit and avocados on lettuce-lined plates; drizzle with desired amount of dressing. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 34g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH MINT-DILL VINAIGRETTE

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This is a beautiful salad to eat and in presentation. The flavors just burst in your mouth. Hibiscus salt gives it a tangy dimension that is unbeatable.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
6 mint leaves
½ sprig fresh dill, stemmed
½ teaspoon Chinese rice vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil
1 large ripe avocado, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup Belgian endive, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeno pepper
¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon hibiscus salt

Steps:

Place 1 grapefruit segment, mint leaves, dill, vinegar, and oil into a mini electric blender. Pulse a few times to create a vinaigrette.
Place remaining grapefruit sections into a large bowl. Add avocado and endive. Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Let rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Top with jalapeno, black pepper, and hibiscus salt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 121.8 mg, Sugar 12 g

SUNNY GRAPEFRUIT AVOCADO SALAD

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Even in the dead of winter, Mary Relyea of Canastota, New York brightens up lettuce greens with the fresh fruity tartness of pink grapefruit and orange juice. This sunny and elegant citrus salad pairs well with most entrees. TASTY TIP For extra elegance and color, Mary Relyea sometimes adds sliced Kalamata or green olives to her Grapefruit Avocado Salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 cups torn leaf lettuce
3 large pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

Divide lettuce among eight salad plates. Arrange the grapefruit, avocado and onion over lettuce. , In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, oil, lemon juice, cumin, garlic and pepper sauce; drizzle over salads. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP, AVOCADO, AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

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Grapefruit's piquant bitter juiciness balanced by French dressing's sweetness and creamy avocado, all adorning succulent shrimp atop a bed of greens...truly, it's a marriage made in heaven! This recipe makes 2 large servings, but can easily serve 4 as appetizers.

Provided by Be Curious Cuisine

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup raw honey
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons diced red onion
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
10 cooked and peeled shrimp, or more to taste
¼ red onion, thinly sliced, or to taste

Steps:

Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, and vinegar together in a bowl. Add diced red onion, salt, and pepper. Place a damp cloth under the bowl to keep from moving; add olive oil very slowly in a stream while whisking. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Prepare plates with a bed of mixed greens. Center avocado slices on plates, surround with grapefruit segments, and top with shrimp. Drizzle generously with honey cider salad dressing and garnish with red onion slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1397 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 1685.8 mg, Fat 54.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 183.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 2341.3 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

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Provided by Dave Kovner

Categories Salad Leafy Green Side Picnic Quick & Easy Lunch Grapefruit Avocado Summer Healthy Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons verjus* or 3 1/2 teaspoons white grape juice and 2 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1/4 cup walnut oil
1/4 cup olive oil
Fine sea salt
8 large butter lettuce leaves
3 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, thinly sliced, rinsed under cold water
3 large Ruby Red grapefruits, all peel and white pith cut away, segments cut from between membranes

Steps:

Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in both oils. Season dressing to taste with sea salt and pepper.
Arrange lettuce on platter. Top with avocado and grapefruit, then dressing.
Milder than vinegar, verjus is a tart juice made from unripe grapes; available at specialty foods stores and from chefshop.com and terrasonoma.com.

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

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A tangy and refreshing grapefruit salad with beautiful color combination. Adapted from Barefoot Contessa.

Provided by purplerose

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 297.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 676 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

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This simple colorful salad is easy to make. We eat a lot of grapefruit so I was happy to come up with this pleasing combination. The honey in the dressing enhances the taste of both fruits.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1 medium grapefruit, peeled
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Place lettuce on two salad plates. Section the grapefruit over a bowl to reserve juice. Arrange grapefruit sections and avocado slices on lettuce. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, salt and 1-1/2 teaspoons reserved grapefruit juice. Drizzle over salads; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 20g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRAPEFRUIT AVOCADO SALAD

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Country Woman's Test Kitchen developed this pretty, refreshing salad, which pairs well with roasted meats and poultry. The avocado, red onion and garlic-mustard dressing complement the tart fruit beautifully.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Lettuce leaves
2 large red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. On four salad plates, arrange the lettuce, grapefruit, onion, and avocado. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

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