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    Home » Recipe Index » Salads » Avocado Grapefruit Salad

    Avocado Grapefruit Salad

    February 21, 2020 Updated September 16, 2020 By Rebecca Appetizers, Entrees, Salads, Side Dishes, Winter Recipes

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    grapefruit and avocado salad on a table with ingredients and a text overlay

    This easy and flavor packed avocado and grapefruit salad over winter greens is the perfect light salad for a quick side salad or dinner. Add some edamame, ham, or salmon to make it a full meal.

    avocado and grapefruit salad in a bowl with a fork in it

    [This recipe was originally posted in February 2019. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

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    How will this grapefruit salad make your life easier?

    I like to rely on pantry staples in my salads. Nuts, seeds, crunchies, and vinegars that I have on hand. Homemade salads can have a bad rap, and one I totally understand and stand by, because they can be BORING. That's why I rely on pantry staples because I can just grab random crunchy bits and throw them over the greens I have on hand. So for you, keep pistachios and hemp hearts on hand for 2 really easy, delicious, and exciting salad toppings. Plus, if you have citrus around (which I hope you usually do during the winter) and avocado, this is full on pantry salad. You'll love how refreshing and smooth this avocado and grapefruit salad is, and maybe want to add the dressing to everything you can get your hands on too. Just sayin'

    Here are a few other great salad recipes Warm Kale Salad with Pomegranate Dressing, Kale Pecan and Apple Salad, Beet & Arugula Salad, Summer Berry Salad, Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Dressing, and this Simple Sauteed Kale Salad.

    What makes this grapefruit salad so good?

    • Baby spinach/kale mix
    • Grapefruit
    • Avocado
    • Pistachios
    • Hemp hearts
    • Olive oil
    • White balsamic vinegar
    • Orange juice

    How do I make this grapefruit salad?

    grapefruit sections on a wooden cutting board

    Slice and peel 1 whole grapefruit. Slice 1 whole avocado in half, then remove pit.

    salad with grapefruit next to a sliced avocado on a cutting board

    Make parallel slices in both sides of avocado, then slide spoon between skin and avocado to remove from avocado skin. Place avocado and grapefruit sections on top of 2 c greens.

    Expert Tip: Slice grapefruit however you feel comfortable. Use whatever greens you have on hand, it's great on lettuce, spinach, kale, arugula, etc.

    Add 1 teaspoon hemp hearts and 1 T chopped pistachios to salad.

    Expert Tip: Swap out hemp hearts for chia seeds or other seeds, same with pistachios-they can be swapped for other nuts.

    sliced grapefruit, sliced avocado, and pistachios in a salad

    Make dressing by adding 2 teaspoon orange juice, 2 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon white balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt to the salad. Then pour over veggies.

    Expert Tip: Use fresh or concentrate orange or mandarin orange juice because they're sweeter than grapefruit juice.

    To make it a full meal, add edamame, tofu, pork, ham, or salmon to salad and serve with crusty bread.

    Expert Tips

    • Slice grapefruit however you feel comfortable. Use whatever greens you have on hand, it's great on lettuce, spinach, kale, arugula, etc.
    • Swap out hemp hearts for chia seeds or other seeds, same with pistachios-they can be swapped for other nuts.
    • Use fresh or concentrate orange or mandarin orange juice because they're sweeter than grapefruit juice.

    FAQ

    What goes good with grapefruit?

    According to the Vegetarian Flavor Bible, grapefruit goes well with avocados, ginger, honey, salads, yogurt, and many other foods/flavorings.

    How do you segment a grapefruit for salad?

    I learned from my grandpa, you peel the outside like an orange, then grab a knife and slice the membrane (the one where the seeds grow) of each section. Peel back each membrane and place in a bowl. My grandpa was technical, meticulous, and great at it. He was an engineer, I feel like that explains it all. Anyways, I'm not an engineer, not technical or meticulous. I like to quarter the grapefruit, then peel the pith away. I'm not afraid of leaving a bit of skin on because just a bit won't make your grapefruit overly bitter and will save you time. Instead of taking 15+ minutes to peel it, just remove as much as you feel you need to get the sweetness you want. Besides the pith probably has some fiber in it, so why not?!

    Can you peel a grapefruit and eat it like an orange?

    That's my favorite way, but it may be too tart for some people, so you can slice it down the center and add sugar or slice it up and then peel off the peel.

    grapefruit and avocado salad in a bowl

    What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • (spinach/greens) Warm Kale Salad with Pomegranate Dressing, Kale Pecan and Apple Salad, Beet & Arugula Salad, Summer Berry Salad, Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Dressing, and this Simple Sauteed Kale Salad
    • (avocado) Add it to this Breakfast Casserole, these Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Veggie Burrito Bowl with Queso, Breakfast Tacos, or Microwave Egg Bowl.
    • (grapefruit) Eat plain, add to any salad, or roast it.
    • (orange/juice) Add orange slices to this Sparkling Cider Mocktail, Mimosa Mocktail, in the whipped cream for this Gingerbread Pound Cake, or Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad.

    Did you make this grapefruit salad? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

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    Easy Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

    This easy and flavor packed grapefruit and avocado salad over winter greens is the perfect light salad for a quick side salad or dinner.
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 1 person
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • knife
    • cutting board
    • tongs
    • whisk

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups baby spinach/kale mix
    • 1 whole grapefruit, sectioned and peeled
    • ½ medium avocado sliced
    • 1 tablespoon pistachios
    • 1 teaspoon hemp hearts
    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons orange juice
    • pinch salt
    • pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Slice and peel 1 whole grapefruit. Slice 1 whole avocado in half, then remove pit.
    • Make parallel slices in both sides of avocado, then slide spoon between skin and avocado to remove from avocado skin. Place avocado and grapefruit sections on top of 2 c greens.
    • Add 1 teaspoon hemp hearts and 1 T chopped pistachios to salad.
    • Make dressing by adding 2 teaspoon orange juice, 2 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon white balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt to the salad. Then pour over veggies.
    • To make it a full meal, add edamame, tofu, pork, ham, or salmon to salad and serve with crusty bread.

    Video

    Easy Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

    Notes

    • Slice grapefruit however you feel comfortable. Use whatever greens you have on hand, it's great on lettuce, spinach, kale, arugula, etc.
    • Swap out hemp hearts for chia seeds or other seeds, same with pistachios-they can be swapped for other nuts.
    • Use fresh or concentrate orange or mandarin orange juice because they're sweeter than grapefruit juice.

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    Comments

    1. Tracy says

      February 20, 2019 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      What a great salad! So beautiful, simple, fresh, yet delicious.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 20, 2019 at 6:33 pm

        thanks!

        Reply
    2. Stephanie says

      February 20, 2019 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      This salad sounds absolutely delicious. I love all the ingredients in this and it sounds like they all pair nicely together. Can't wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 20, 2019 at 6:32 pm

        thanks! me too, it's delicious

        Reply
    3. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says

      February 20, 2019 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      What a lovely memory of your Grandpa.

      This is a delicious sounding salad, and I love the colours. A really tasty combination of flavours and textures. I have found that putting citrus fruit in hot water for a few minutes helps when it comes to taking off the pith.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 20, 2019 at 6:32 pm

        thanks so much! and ohh that's a great tip for removing the pith-thanks!!

        Reply
    4. Tawnie Kroll says

      February 20, 2019 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      Love hemp seeds on salads! This looks so refreshing!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 20, 2019 at 6:31 pm

        right?! they're the best

        Reply
    5. Veena Azmanov says

      February 20, 2019 at 10:38 am

      Love the look to this delicious salad.The ingredients to this salad is so full of healthy options. Best for a perfect Dinner.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 20, 2019 at 6:31 pm

        thanks!

        Reply
    6. Jessica Formicolas says

      February 25, 2019 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      Now this is my kind of salad! I made it with dinner last night and it was devoured quickly!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 27, 2019 at 8:24 am

        yay! glad you liked it! it's soo delicious

        Reply

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