Description
A fresh and vibrant Grapefruit and Avocado Salad combining peppery arugula, sweet and tangy ruby red grapefruits, creamy avocados, crunchy pistachios, and delicate microgreens, all lightly drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
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 with the cut side up. Cut off the rind and pith by following the shape of the fruit carefully to avoid removing too much flesh. Slice lengthwise between the membrane and a grapefruit section, repeating on the other side until the segment is cut out. Repeat this process with all segments and with 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 the avocado flesh cut side down on a cutting board and slice lengthwise. Repeat for the second avocado.
- Assemble the salad: Place the arugula on a medium platter or shallow bowl. Arrange the grapefruit segments and avocado slices over the arugula, alternating between the fruits for a colorful presentation.
- Dress and garnish: Drizzle olive oil evenly over the salad. Sprinkle Maldon sea salt flakes to taste. Top the salad with microgreens and scatter the roughly chopped pistachio nuts on top for crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to ensure clean slices and good texture.
- Ruby red grapefruits offer sweetness; feel free to substitute with pink or white grapefruit if preferred.
- Chilling the salad ingredients before serving can enhance freshness.
- For extra zest, a splash of fresh lemon or lime juice can be added when dressing.
- This salad is best served immediately to prevent avocado browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
