AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH SPICY LIME VINAIGRETTE

Avocado and Grapefruit Salad with Spicy Lime Vinaigrette image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ripe avocados
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes)
4 ruby-red grapefruits
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 heads red-leaf lettuce (2 pounds)

Steps:

Cut avocados in half lengthwise, working around pit; twist to open. Remove pits; peel. Cut avocados into 1-inch pieces; toss in bowl with 1/4 cup lime juice.
Using a sharp knife, cut away peel, pith, and outer membranes from grapefruits. Slice flesh crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; place in bowl.
Make vinaigrette: Combine remaining 1/4 cup lime juice and honey in small bowl. Whisk in olive oil and red-pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper.
Place lettuce in serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper; drizzle with a quarter of the vinaigrette. Toss well.
Drizzle avocado pieces with three-quarters of remaining vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper; toss well. Scatter avocado and grapefruit slices over greens; drizzle salad with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 2 g