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

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

Ghulam Khubra
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grapefruit.


Shani 302
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I'm not a big fan of grapefruit, but I might try this salad with another citrus fruit, like orange or lemon.


Perkins Gensets
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes. This one looks like a winner.


Leoni Charalampous
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This salad sounds delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Bikky Patel
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I'm not sure about the combination of grapefruit and avocado, but I'm willing to try it.


Ojit 1122
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Qamar it zaman
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I love the addition of arugula to this salad. It adds a nice peppery flavor.


Teklegiorgis Hailu
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover grapefruit.


Elma Shengjergji
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Antoinette Cooper
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This salad was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a sweeter grapefruit.


Raja kumar
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I'm not a big fan of grapefruit, but I really enjoyed this salad. The avocado and nuts helped to balance out the tartness of the grapefruit.


Leon Lol
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I love the sweet and tangy flavor of the grapefruit.


Lenorris Butler
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious and satisfying dish.


Pabitra Bk
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This salad is the perfect way to start a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the grapefruit and avocado pair perfectly together.


Stephanie Bohr
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are always fresh and delicious.


Alfonso Taylor
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of grapefruit, avocado, and arugula is so refreshing and flavorful. I also love the addition of nuts and seeds for some extra crunch.