Molded Avocado Grapefruit Salad Recipes

AUNT MABEL'S MOLDED AVOCADO SALAD WITH TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water. In another bowl, mix together cream cheese, celery, avocado, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and salt. Mix in onion juice, if using. Gradually stir in the gelatin mixture. Pour into an 11x7 inch glass baking dish, and refrigerate until set.
• Cut the gelatin salad into squares, and serve each square on top of a leaf of butter lettuce. Make the salad dressing by mixing the 1/2 cup mayonnaise with confectioners' sugar and lemon juice to taste. Drizzle dressing over squares, and garnish with toasted pecans.

PINK-GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Use a sharp knife to cut skin (and white pith) from grapefruits; cut into segments, reserving juice.
• Place lettuce in a large bowl with avocado. Drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons reserved grapefruit juice, olive oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently. Top with grapefruit segments.

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH MINT-DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place 1 grapefruit segment, mint leaves, dill, vinegar, and oil into a mini electric blender. Pulse a few times to create a vinaigrette.
• Place remaining grapefruit sections into a large bowl. Add avocado and endive. Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Let rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Top with jalapeno, black pepper, and hibiscus salt before serving.

AVOCADO-GRAPEFRUIT SALADS

Steps:

• Brush 2 teaspoons lemon juice over flesh of avocados; set aside.
• Remove peel and pith from grapefruit using a sharp paring knife. Working over a medium bowl to catch the juice, carefully carve out segments from between membranes. Transfer grapefruit segments to a small bowl; set aside. Reserve juice in bowl.
• Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, the salt, and tarragon to the grapefruit juice; season with pepper. Whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream. Add grapefruit sections; toss gently just to coat.
• Place each avocado half on a plate. Top with grapefruit mixture, dividing evenly. Garnish with tarragon. Serve with lime wedges.

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 AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Place lettuce on two salad plates. Section the grapefruit over a bowl to reserve juice. Arrange grapefruit sections and avocado slices on lettuce. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, salt and 1-1/2 teaspoons reserved grapefruit juice. Drizzle over salads; serve immediately.

MOLDED AVOCADO-GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over gelatin in large bowl. Stir until dissolved. Add lemon juice, horseradish and grated onion. Refrigerate until gelatin begins to set. With electric beater, beat until light and fluffy. Put a thin layer of gelatin in a 6 1/2 -cup mold. Layer in fruits and cover with remaining gelatin. Refrigerate until completely set. Unmold and garnish with salad greens. Serve drizzled with mayonnaise thinned with half-and-half.

MOLDED GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine grapefruit sections and 3/4 cup of the sugar. Set aside. In a small mixing bowl, combine gelatin and 1/2 cup of the cold water. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the remaining sugar and remaining cold water. Heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Add gelatin mixture; grapefruit mixture; nuts; and, if desired, food coloring. Cook and stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Pour grapefruit mixture into a 2-quart mold or square baking dish. Cover; chill at least 6 hours. If using mold, unmold salad. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. Garnish with grapefruit peel curls, if desired.

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine shallot, vinegar, juices, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 15 minutes. Whisk in oil and zests.
• Arrange grapefruit and avocado on a serving platter. Drizzle with dressing, and sprinkle with chervil.

MOLDED AVOCADO CREAM SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, soften the gelatin in the water. Stir over low heat till the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat source.
• Add yogurt, mashed avocado, tomato, onion, garlic, oil, lemon (or lime) juice, chili powder & salt.
• Mix thoroughly, taste & adjust seasoning as desired.
• Turn mixture into a well-chilled 4 cup ring mold. Cover w/aluminum foil & chill for at least 4 hrs or till well-set.
• To Unmold: Have ready a round, well-chilled platter large enough to allow for the salad assembly as described below. Run the pointed tip of a knife around the edges of the mold to release it. Dip the mold up to the rim into a basin of hot water for just a few seconds. Place the platter upside down over the mold. Hold the platter & mold together & invert. Shake gently to release the molded avocado cream. Repeat process if needed & refrigerate immediately.
• To Assemble Salad: Fill the center of the ring mold w/shrimp. Surround the outside of the ring w/salad greens & top the greens w/halved cherry tomatoes, olives, lime (or lemon) slices & any remaining shrimp.

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, Dijon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil until vinaigrette is emulsified.
• Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and carefully peel off skin. Cut each half into 4 thick slices. Toss in vinaigrette to prevent them from turning brown.
• Peel grapefruit skin and all the white pith with a large, sharp knife. Cut between membranes to release the grapefruit segments.
• Arrange avocado slices evenly around the edge of a large platter, then arrange grapefruit segments in the center. Spoon vinaigrette over top, then sprinkle with more salt and pepper.

MOLDED AVOCADO-GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Pour boiling water over gelatin in large bowl. Stir until dissolved. Add lemon juice, horseradish and grated onion. Refrigerate until gelatin begins to set. 2. With electric beater, beat until light and fluffy. Put a thin layer of gelatin in a 6 1/2 -cup mold. Layer in fruits and cover with remaining gelatin. Refrigerate until completely set. Unmold and garnish with salad greens. Serve drizzled with mayonnaise thinned with heavy cream.

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the lettuce, tarragon, parsley, mint, basil, and scallions in a large mixing bowl. Gently toss with the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to taste. Fold in the diced avocado and grapefruit gently so as not to break up the avocado.
• Divide the salad evenly among salad bowls and finish with a generous grind of pepper.

MOLDED AVOCADO-GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over gelatin in large bowl. Stir until dissolved. Add lemon juice, horseradish and grated onion. Refrigerate until gelatin begins to set. With electric beater, beat until light and fluffy. Put a thin layer of gelatin in a 6 1/2 -cup mold. Layer in fruits and cover with remaining gelatin. Refrigerate until completely set. Unmold and garnish with salad greens. Serve drizzled with mayonnaise thinned with half-and-half.