This time of year, produce can get a little depressing. But when the new year hits, I’m ready for some giant salads so I’m always looking for what’s in season at the grocery store! You might not find juicy tomatoes or bright red strawberries in January, but it is grapefruit season. That means it’s easier to find juicy ruby red grapefruits and they might even be on sale. (BONUS!) This avocado grapefruit salad is one of my favorite dishes to make when grapefruits are in season!
You probably already know that grapefruit is low in calories but it’s also high in nutrients. It’s loaded with vitamin C which could help your immune system. This time of year, it feels like everyone is sniffling and sneezing so I’ll take all the immunity help I can get! Now go make this salad!
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This salad serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented (see note)
- 1/4 cup almond slices
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp champagne vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss the mixed greens with the avocado, grapefruit slices, and almond slices.
- Whisk together the olive oil, champagne vinegar, and honey.
- Drizzle the mixed greens with the dressing and toss until completely coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
To segment the grapefruit, use a sharp paring knife to slice off the top and bottom of the grapefruit. Carefully cut away the skin on the sides to remove all the white pith. Slice in between the segments to remove the fleshy part of the fruit from the pith. This will remove most of the bitterness of the grapefruit.
To make this vegan, substitute agave nectar for honey.
I had a friend visiting over the weekend and we ended up having this salad on a lazy Sunday afternoon. It only took me a few minutes to throw together and it was an easy way to enjoy some fruits and veggies in between our mimosas and cheese plates!
If you find yourself with a few leftover avocados, turn them into dessert and make these chocolate avocado cookies!
I love simple salads like this. And citrus season is what gets me through winter!
Liz, yummmm! This is the exact thing my body craves in January, the middle of winter. Love citrus and avocado together! I make a similar salad…and I need to eat it more often 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Oh my gosh, I LOVE grapefruit in a salad! so good 🙂
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I’ve never paired avocados and grapefruits before. It sounds like a fabulous combo. I’m totally going to have to try this salad and see how well they go together!
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I love grapefruit! This is a great salad to get over the January blues!
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Avocado and grapefruit salad was my fathers favorite salad, so this recipe brought back good memories for me. Thank you for sharing!
Such a perfect salad to get through these dreary lack-of-produce months. I bet this would be amazing with blood oranges, too — I can’t get enough citrus this winter!
I enjoy salad throughout the year so I’m always game for a good salad – love the avocado with grapefruit combo!
I never dreamed of putting avocado and grapefruit together but with all of the other ingredients it sounds so fresh and delicious. Thanks so much!
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Grapefruit is really delicious and perfect for cold days, this salad looks so refreshing!
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One of my favorite things about winter is all of the delicious citrus. Love it with avocado, too.
I’ve never thought about this combo before…sounds great! I usually go for greens, grains, and roasted veggies with chickpeas for a winter salad.