GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD

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I saw this recipe on Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten's show) I made just a couple of changes to suit our tastes. (jarred grapefruit segments and we added the lettuce and onions).

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 head butter lettuce (separate leaves)
4 large avocados
2 (12 ounce) jars pink grapefruit, segments
1/2 medium red onion, sliced thinly

Steps:

  • Place the mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
  • .
  • Before serving, cut the avocados in 1/2, remove the seeds, and carefully peel off the skin.
  • Cut each half into 4 thick slices.
  • Toss the avocado slices in the vinaigrette to prevent them from turning brown.
  • Drain the jars of grapefruit, saving 1 cup of juice.
  • Place butter lettuce on platter.
  • Add avocado slices, grapefruit segments and slices of red onion.
  • Spoon the vinaigrette on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.6, Fat 41.9, SaturatedFat 5.9, Sodium 477.5, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 9.9, Protein 4.7

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