Another summer day, another fruit salad. I’m a creature of habit.
This Avocado Grapefruit Salad is not necessarily a summer salad, but I really crave it on hot days because it’s light and refreshing, and goes well with all the seafood in constant summer rotation.
Why this salad is the best: the creamy avocado, the tart, citrusy grapefruit and lime, and the added herbs almost have a deconstructed guac thing going on, but in salad form. Can’t beat that combination
To get those round grapefruit slices:
- Slice both ends off the grapefruit.
- Place a flat end on the cutting board.
- With a sharp knife, preferably serrated, cut along the peel from top to bottom.
- Work your way around the grapefruit, until no peel remains.
- Remove any remaining pith.
- Place the grapefruit on its side and slice. Boom.
At that point, assembly is a breeze. Just pile the avocado and grapefruit slices on top of a handful of arugula. Top with lime juice, olive oil, flaky salt, pepper and chile flakes.
I served this as an easy, light dinner with my easy Crispy Skin Salmon, but also foresee this as a breakfast salad in my future.
Avocado Grapefruit Salad
This easy, healthy Avocado Grapefruit Salad comes together in minutes and works for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 grapefruit, sliced
- half lime, juiced
- drizzle Extra Virgin olive oil
- flaky sea salt I like Maldon or Jacobsen
- freshly cracked pepper
- 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper red chile flakes also work, but will be spicier
- handful cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
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Add arugula to a serving dish. Arrange avocado and grapefruit slices on top of the arugula.
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Pour the lime juice over the salad. Drizzle with olive oil (you only need a little). Add freshly cracked pepper, a bit of flaky sea salt, and Aleppo pepper. Top with cilantro.
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The salad is best enjoyed right away, but can be stored in the fridge for about an hour if you must, as the lime juice will preserve the avocado a bit.
Recipe Notes
Bonus: add prosciutto for a not-sad weekday lunch.