GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD

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This is a very good and simple Salad with the Grapefruit and Avocado. The almonds add a salty touch. The reripe comes from Sunset Magazine. My Daughter-in-laws mother use to make a salad very similar to this.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Citrus

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pink grapefruit (I have used the canned grapefruit)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 firm-ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
12 ounces mixed greens (about 2 quart)
1/3 cup chopped almonds or 1/3 cup roasted salted almond
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion (white & pale green parts only)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, cut peel and outer membrane from grapefruit.
  • Working over a strainer set over a bowl, cut between inner membranes and fruit to relase segments into strainer.
  • Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl,Discard peel and membranes.
  • In a large bowl, combine oil, lime juice and grapefruit juice.
  • Add salad greens and mix gently to coat.
  • Place in salad bowl or put on plates.
  • Top with grapefruit segments, avocado, almonds and green onion.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 43.8, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 9.6, Protein 4.6

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