Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
29%
Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
45 min.
8
298kcal

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Welcome to a vibrant and refreshing dish that's perfect for any occasion! Our Avocado and Grapefruit Salad is not just a feast for the eyes; it's a delightful burst of flavor that will awaken your palate. Ideal for those following a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, this salad is also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a versatile choice for gatherings, potlucks, or a casual family dinner.

Imagine the creamy richness of ripe avocados beautifully complemented by the tangy sweetness of juicy Ruby Red grapefruits. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, enhanced by a zesty dressing that brings everything together. With the incorporation of fresh ingredients like lemon juice and shallots, along with a luscious mix of walnut and olive oils, this salad holds a world of tastes that makes it so much more than just a side dish.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to eight people, it's perfect for sharing. Each serving contains 298 calories, making it a healthy yet indulgent addition to your meal. Whether you serve it as an antipasti, starter, or even a snack, it's sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Dive into this delicious and nutritious salad and let it brighten your mealtime moments!

Ingredients

  •  avocados cold pitted ripe rinsed peeled halved thinly sliced
  • large boston lettuce leaves 
  • large ruby grapefruits white red
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • servings sea salt fine
  • tablespoons shallots minced
  • tablespoons verjus* or white
  • 0.3 cup walnut oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl toblend. Gradually whisk in both oils. Seasondressing to taste with sea salt and pepper.
  2. Arrange lettuce on platter. Top withavocado and grapefruit, then dressing.
  3. * Milder than vinegar, verjus is a tartjuice made from unripe grapes; availableat specialty foods stores and fromchefshop.com and terrasonoma.com.

Nutrition Facts

Calories298kcal
Protein3.45%
Fat70.38%
Carbs26.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.88
Glycemic Load
3.5
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
13.972173900708%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.25mg
Epicatechin
0.28mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.98mg
Naringenin
40.69mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.76mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:298.14kcal
14.91%
Fat:24.86g
38.25%
Saturated Fat:3.19g
19.93%
Carbohydrates:20.8g
6.93%
Net Carbohydrates:13.5g
4.91%
Sugar:9.52g
10.58%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:200.48mg
8.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.74g
5.49%
Vitamin C:48.59mg
58.89%
Vitamin A:2038.92IU
40.78%
Vitamin K:36.28µg
34.55%
Fiber:7.3g
29.19%
Folate:89.79µg
22.45%
Vitamin E:2.76mg
18.37%
Potassium:584.4mg
16.7%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.12%
Vitamin B5:1.41mg
14.08%
Copper:0.19mg
9.44%
Magnesium:35.96mg
8.99%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.94%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.64%
Vitamin B3:1.63mg
8.14%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.67%
Phosphorus:68.65mg
6.87%
Calcium:43.28mg
4.33%
Iron:0.78mg
4.33%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.09%
Source:Epicurious