Description
A fresh and vibrant Grapefruit and Avocado Salad combining peppery arugula, juicy ruby red grapefruit segments, creamy avocado slices, crunchy pistachio nuts, and delicate microgreens, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 3 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup microgreens
Fruit
- 2 ripe but firm avocados
- 2 ruby red grapefruits
Toppings and Dressing
- 1/3 cup pistachio nuts, roughly chopped
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Maldon sea salt or other coarse sea salt flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Grapefruit: Using a sharp knife, trim off the ends of a grapefruit and place it upright on the cutting board. Cut off the rind and pith carefully, following the curvature of the fruit to avoid removing the juicy flesh. Slice lengthwise between the membranes to release the individual grapefruit segments. Repeat this process for all segments and for the second grapefruit.
- Prepare the Avocado: Cut each avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Using a large spoon, scoop out the flesh in one piece. Place each avocado half flesh side down on a cutting board and slice lengthwise into even slices.
- Assemble the Salad Base: Arrange the arugula evenly on a medium-sized platter or shallow bowl as the salad base.
- Add Fruit Layers: Alternately arrange the grapefruit segments and avocado slices over the arugula, creating an eye-catching pattern and ensuring balanced flavors in each bite.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle olive oil evenly over the assembled salad to add richness and enhance flavor.
- Season and Garnish: Sprinkle Maldon sea salt flakes over the salad to accentuate the natural flavors. Top with microgreens and scatter the roughly chopped pistachios over the top for added texture and a nutty crunch.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados for easy slicing and soft texture.
- Choose ruby red grapefruits for sweetness and vibrant color.
- For added sweetness, you can sprinkle a little honey over the grapefruit segments.
- This salad is best served immediately to prevent avocado browning.
- To keep avocado slices from browning if prepping ahead, lightly drizzle them with lemon or lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
