Description
Experience the delightful blend of grapefruit and avocado in this refreshing salad. With simple prep and vibrant flavors, it’s perfect for a quick meal or healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pink grapefruits
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup almonds, toasted and sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt, plus more to sprinkle before serving
- ⅙ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (to serve, optional)
Instructions
- Carefully slice the avocado in half and remove the stone. Peel and slice into ½-inch thick slices. Set aside.
- Slice off the top and bottom of each grapefruit. Cut away the skin following the curve and remove all the segments from the white membrane. Set aside.
- In a small bowl or jar, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and shake or stir until emulsified.
- On a serving plate, arrange the grapefruit segments, avocado slices, toasted almonds, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with the dressing and add a touch more salt and optional chili flakes. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves before serving.
Notes
Ensure the avocado is ripe for the best texture and flavor.
You can serve the salad immediately or let it chill for a few minutes for better flavor melding.
Try adding other nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg