Avocado With Grapefruit And Sweet Onion Salsa Recipes

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
• 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. Use a large, sharp knife to slice the peel off the grapefruits (be sure to remove all the white pith), then cut between the membranes to release the grapefruit segments.
• Arrange the avocado slices around the edge of a large platter. Arrange the grapefruit segments in the center. Spoon the vinaigrette on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

AVOCADO WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND SWEET-ONION SALSA

Steps:

• Cut off both ends of grapefruits, and remove the peel, pith, and outer membranes, following the curve of the fruit with a paring knife. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, use the knife to carefully slice between the sections and membranes of each grapefruit to remove the segments. Slice each grapefruit segment into small pieces, and set aside.
• Place onion in a small bowl. Squeeze remaining juice from grapefruit membranes over onions, and let stand 20 minutes to soften. Pour off and discard juice, and add grapefruit segments and cilantro. Add enough reserved grapefruit juice to moisten. Season with salt. To serve, place 3 to 4 tablespoons on each of the avocado halves.

GRAPE AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Place the grapes, avocado, red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Season with lime juice, garlic salt, and black pepper. Gently fold the ingredients together until well mixed. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

GRILLED TOFU WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Drain the tofu packages and remove the tofu.
• Slice the blocks horizontally so they are half their original height.
• Cut the rectangles diagonally into 2 triangles each.
• Set them on paper towels to drain while you prepare the marinade.
• Halve one grapefruit and one orange and squeeze 1/2 cup of juice from each.
• Stir in 1 Tbs of olive oil.
• Dob the tops of the tofu with more paper towels.
• Arrange the tofu in a single layer in a large dish.
• Season with the cayenne pepper and 1/8 tsp salt.
• Mix the marinade well and pour it over the tofu.
• Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate over night or for at least several hours, turning once.
• Make the salsa now if you have time.
• Peel the remaining grapefruit and oranges.
• Use a paring knife to remove the outer membrane.
• Work over a bowl to catch the juices, and cut between the membranes to release the segments.
• Repeat with the oranges.
• Halve each fruit segment.
• Add the diced bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
• Season with remaining 1/8 tsp of salt.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• When you're ready to cook the tofu, heat a grill pan over high heat and add 1 tsp olive oil (or use a non-stick frying pan).
• Add the tofu and marinade and cook about 3 minutes on each side, turning gently with tongs or a spatula.
• Remove the tofu and add the spinach to the pan.
• Stir it around briefly so it just wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
• Arrange spinach in the center of 4 plates.
• Lay 2 triangles of tofu on top.
• Spoon grapefruit salsa around the tofu and garnish with fresh avocado chunks.

GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
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• 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.

GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH GINGER-CASSIS DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season dressing very generously with salt and pepper.
• Cut off peel and white pith from grapefruits. Cut each grapefruit crosswise into 4 slices, then cut each slice crosswise in half. Arrange lettuce leaves on platter, tearing large ones in half. Top with grapefruit and avocado. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

NO-FUSS AVOCADO ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange avocado and onion slices on a large platter. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.

GREEN AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Place the water, pepper, onion, garlic, jalapenos, cilantro, avocado, and tomatillos in a blender, or the bowl of a food processor. Puree or process to desired consistency, adding more water as needed. Serve immediately.

AVOCADO AND TROPICAL-FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Gently toss together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste.

SUNNY GRAPEFRUIT AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Divide lettuce among eight salad plates. Arrange the grapefruit, avocado and onion over lettuce. , In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, oil, lemon juice, cumin, garlic and pepper sauce; drizzle over salads. Sprinkle with pecans.