Grapefruit Orange And Avocado Salad 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.

GRAPEFRUIT, ORANGE AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the oranges and grapefruits. I use a sharp knife and cut the ends off 1st, then cut the skin off with the pith.
• Cut into sections.
• Place the lettuce leaves into a serving bowl/platter.
• Peel and slice the avocados.
• Place the citrus and avocado on top of the lettuce and drizzle with a vinaigrette.

ORANGE AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH SWEET CHILI VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, vinegar and honey; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, syrupy and reduced by about two-thirds, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chili powder and refrigerate until cooled completely, about 1 hour.
• Arrange the orange and avocado on a round platter, shingling the pieces in a circular formation. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the orange vinaigrette over the salad and finish with the extra-virgin olive oil.

GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO AND FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 10 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
• Using sharp knife, cut between membranes of grapefruits to release segments.
• Spread fennel slices over large platter. Arrange grapefruit segments and avocado slices atop fennel. Drizzle dressing over salad. Arrange arugula atop salad.

GRAPEFRUIT AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. On four salad plates, arrange the lettuce, grapefruit, onion, and avocado. Drizzle with dressing.

ORANGE AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut off ends of oranges; using a paring knife, remove peel, pith, and outer membranes, following the curve of the fruit. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut between sections to remove whole segments; add segments to a large bowl. Squeeze juice from membranes into a bowl; measure out 3 tablespoons juice; reserve remaining juice for another use.
• In a small bowl, whisk together reserved orange juice, vinegar, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine oranges, lettuce, avocado, and radishes. Drizzle with dressing as desired, and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

GRAPEFRUIT, ORANGE, AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the cabbage, lettuce, and cilantro in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate. Peel the grapefruit and the oranges and remove all the white pith. Cut into bite-size pieces and put in a medium bowl. Add the avocados, onion, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Combine and let marinate for about 10 minutes. Add to the lettuce mixture and toss gently to mix. Serve. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in both oils. Season dressing to taste with sea salt and pepper.
• Arrange lettuce on platter. Top with avocado and grapefruit, then dressing.
• Milder than vinegar, verjus is a tart juice made from unripe grapes; available at specialty foods stores and from chefshop.com and terrasonoma.com.

GRAPEFRUIT, SALMON, AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place in a 9-inch baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with half of scallions. Bake until salmon is partially opaque in center, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a dish and let cool.
• Break salmon into large pieces and divide among serving dishes. Top each with grapefruit, avocado, greens, and remaining scallions. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil with lime juice and season with salt. Drizzle dressing over each salad.