Grapefruit Avocado Salad Recipe

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Here's a simple salad to make. The dressing is light and pleasant— great complement to the two fruits.

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Grapefruit Avocado Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
4 medium pink or red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
4 medium California Avocados, peeled and cut into wedges
Bibb lettuce

Directions

In a bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, onion, mustard and salt; stir until sugar is dissolved. Gradually whisk in oil. Stir in poppy seeds. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Just before serving, stir salad dressing. Arrange grapefruit and avocados on lettuce-lined plates; drizzle with desired amount of dressing. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 389 calories, 34 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 132 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Grapefruit Avocado Salad in Country Extra July 2004, p51

Keeping Lettuce Fresh

To store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.