Best 8 Pink Grapefruit Avocado And Watercress Salad Recipes

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Seeking a flavor-packed, refreshing, and nutritious salad to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the vibrant Pink Grapefruit, Avocado, and Watercress Salad. This culinary delight combines the tangy sweetness of pink grapefruit, the creamy richness of avocado, the peppery bite of watercress, and a symphony of other fresh ingredients to create a salad that's both satisfying and invigorating. With variations ranging from a simple Citrus Vinaigrette to a tangy Honey-Lime Dressing, and even a zesty Avocado-Cilantro Dressing, this versatile salad offers a delightful array of flavors to suit every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the tantalizing world of Pink Grapefruit, Avocado, and Watercress Salad, exploring its variations and discovering why it's a true masterpiece among salads.

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PINK-GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD



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This refreshing salad really perks up winter lunches and dinners.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pink grapefruits
2 heads Boston lettuce, torn
1 sliced avocado
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut skin (and white pith) from grapefruits; cut into segments, reserving juice.
  • Place lettuce in a large bowl with avocado. Drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons reserved grapefruit juice, olive oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently. Top with grapefruit segments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g

GRAPEFRUIT AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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This deceptively simple and well-balanced salad combines a variety of flavors and textures -- tart, creamy, peppery -- and comes together in a snap.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 ruby red grapefruit
2 bunches watercress, tough stem ends removed (about 8 cups)
1 avocado, pitted and peeled, thinly sliced lengthwise and halved crosswise
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, and oil until combined.
  • Peel and cut grapefruit into segments (reserve juice for another use). Add watercress, avocado, and grapefruit to bowl with dressing. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently to combine. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

WATERCRESS, AVOCADO AND MANGO SALAD



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup pink grapefruit juice, reduced to 1/4 cup
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste
6-ounces fresh watercress
1 cup diced fresh mango
1 Haas avocado, cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

  • Place the grapefruit juice in a small nonreactive saucepan and cook until reduced in volume by one-half. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cooled reduced grapefruit juice, honey, shallots, mustard and garlic and whisk to blend. While continuing to whisk, add the oil in a slow, steady drizzle until fully incorporated. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the watercress, mango, and 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette. Season lightly with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve salad with grilled seafood, simple grilled fish, or chicken, drizzled with extra vinaigrette if desired.

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 sevrings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
4 ripe Hass avocados
2 large red grapefruits

Steps:

  • Place the mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Before serving, cut the avocados in 1/2, remove the seeds, and carefully peel off the skin. Cut each half into 4 thick slices. Toss the avocado slices in the vinaigrette to prevent them from turning brown. Use a large, sharp knife to slice the peel off the grapefruits (be sure to remove all the white pith), then cut between the membranes to release the grapefruit segments.
  • Arrange the avocado slices around the edge of a large platter. Arrange the grapefruit segments in the center. Spoon the vinaigrette on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

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

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 :

PINK GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH NASTURTIUM FLOWERS



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Provided by Olivia Snaije

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pink grapefruits
2 large avocados
24 leaves fresh purple basil
1 large pomegranate
Salt
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
1 teaspoon ground sumac
6 to 8 fresh nasturtium flowers

Steps:

  • Peel grapefruits with a sharp knife, cutting away all white pith. Cut between membranes into individual segments, and place in a bowl along with any juices. Halve avocados, removing peel and pits. Slice into thin wedges and add to bowl with basil. Cut pomegranate crosswise. Holding a half cut-side down over bowl, hit the back side until all seeds have been released, then repeat with other half. Season with salt to taste, and toss lightly.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, mustard and pomegranate molasses, and season with salt to taste. Toss salad with dressing. Divide among individual plates, sprinkle with sumac and garnish with nasturtium flowers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 452, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 852 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

AVOCADO, PINK GRAPEFRUIT AND MACHE SALAD



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Amounts are suggestions only. You can use lettuce or mixed greens instead of mache. Use pink or ruby grapefruit. As AmandaInOz suggested, I am revising this recipe to include a Dijon dressing. I like Trader Joe's Dijon mustard with white wine.

Provided by coconutty

Categories     Citrus

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoona fruity extra virgin olive oil
4 -6 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 medium pink grapefruit
1 medium avocado, sliced
mache, leaves trimmed
celtic salt

Steps:

  • For the mustard vinaigrette:.
  • In the salad bowl, mix mustard well with oil; add juice and continue to blend until thoroughly blended.
  • For the salad:.
  • Peel, section and de-membrane the grapefruit and place in salad bowl.
  • Add sliced avocado and a few handfuls of mache leaves or greens.
  • Toss gently.
  • Salt to taste.
  • Sometimes I simply halve the grapefruit and scoop out the sections with a grapefruit spoon. This is messier and less attractive than carefully removing all the membranes of each grapefruit section, but it saves a little time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.6, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 35.1, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 9.4, Protein 3.1

AVOCADO AND PINK GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH CORIANDER



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Grapefruit cuts through fatty avocado in this simple salad idea.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Grapefruit     Avocado     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pink grapefruits
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, cracked
2 cups (packed) mixed baby greens
1 small avocado, halved, pitted, peeled

Steps:

  • Using small sharp knife, cut off peel and white pith from 1 grapefruit. Cut grapefruit crosswise into 4 slices. Cut second grapefruit in half and squeeze enough juice to measure 3 tablespoons. Whisk juice, olive oil, and next 6 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Toss greens with 2 tablespoons dressing in medium bowl and divide between 2 plates. Arrange grapefruit slices and avocado alongside and spoon remaining dressing over.

Tips:

  • Use ripe and juicy grapefruit for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have watercress, arugula or spinach are good substitutes.
  • To make the dressing ahead of time, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • This salad is best served immediately, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

This pink grapefruit, avocado, and watercress salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The grapefruit and avocado provide a sweet and tangy flavor, while the watercress adds a peppery bite. The dressing is light and tangy, and it perfectly complements the flavors of the salad. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this pink grapefruit, avocado, and watercress salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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