Description
Ina Garten’s avocado grapefruit salad brings Mediterranean sunshine to your plate with zesty citrus and creamy avocado. Fresh ingredients dance together, creating a light and refreshing experience that will delight your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 ml) mixed greens (spinach or leaf lettuce)
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- ¼ cup (36 g) chopped almonds
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (21 g) honey
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully slice ripe grapefruit into delicate segments, removing any excess membrane and bitter white pith.
- Finely chop raw almonds into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the salad.
- Dice a creamy, ripe avocado into neat cubes, ensuring they are approximately 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) in size.
- Gather a vibrant mix of fresh salad greens, washing and thoroughly drying them to prevent excess moisture.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together golden honey, delicate champagne vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil until the dressing becomes smooth and well-emulsified.
- Gently combine the grapefruit segments, chopped almonds, avocado cubes, and mixed greens in a large serving bowl.
- Drizzle the prepared honey-vinegar dressing over the salad, using a light hand to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Delicately toss the salad using two large spoons, ensuring each ingredient is lightly dressed without bruising the greens.
- Season with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the greens and the vibrant freshness of the grapefruit segments.
Notes
- Grab ripe, vibrant ingredients straight from the market to elevate this salad’s freshness and flavor profile.
- Slice grapefruit segments precisely to ensure each bite delivers a perfect balance of citrusy sweetness and salad texture.
- Break almonds into delicate, uniform pieces that will provide a satisfying crunch without overwhelming other ingredients.
- Sample and refine the dressing by experimenting with honey, vinegar, and oil ratios until you achieve a harmonious, tangy-sweet blend.
- Carefully fold salad components together, protecting the delicate avocado and greens while ensuring an even, luxurious coating of dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg