Avocado Grapefruit Salad
Ingredients
- 3 Ruby red or other grapefruits
- 2 heads butterhead or Bibb lettuce , leaves torn about 8 cups
- 3 large avocados, pitted peeled, and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- flaky sea salt, such as Maldon.
Instructions
- Peel the grapefruit and use a sharp knife to release the segments from their membranes. Do this over a bowl to catch the juices. Measure out 2 tablespoons juice to use in the dressing.
- Spread the torn lettuce on a large platter. Arrange the grapefruit sections and avocado slices over the lettuce.
- To make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the grapefruit juice, honey, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the salad with the dressing. Sprinkle with the herbs and flaky sea salt to taste and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Serve immediately.