Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Grapefruit and Avocado Salad, a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and crisp flavors. Featuring juicy, segmented grapefruit, buttery avocado slices, and tender baby spinach, this vibrant dish is elevated with thinly sliced red onion and a zesty homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. A sprinkle of toasted almonds adds the perfect crunch to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with wholesome ingredients, this salad is ideal as a light lunch, a stunning side dish, or a healthy appetizer. Packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, and Vitamin C, it’s a delightful way to embrace fresh, nutrient-packed seasonal flavors. Serve it as-is, or pair it with grilled chicken or shrimp for a hearty twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole grapefruit
- 2 whole avocado
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 whole red onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds
Instructions
Start by preparing the grapefruit. Using a sharp knife, cut off the top and bottom ends, then carefully peel the grapefruit by slicing away the skin and white pith. Segment the grapefruit by cutting along the membranes to release the fruit segments. Set the segments aside in a bowl and save any juice for the dressing.
Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and carefully scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Cut the avocado into thin slices and set aside.
Thinly slice the red onion and rinse it under cold water to mellow its sharpness. Pat dry with a paper towel.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, reserved grapefruit juice (about 1-2 tablespoons), salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, grapefruit segments, sliced avocado, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without breaking the avocado slices.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad for a crunchy texture.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.1 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 821 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.9 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.8 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2623 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
