Blend together all ingredients for the dressing until it is all creamy and emulsified.
Arrange grapefruit and avocado slices in layers on each plate
Sprinkle with chopped mint and cilantro.
Sprinkle chopped nuts.
Drizzle with dressing.
Some Variations
Use oranges rather than grapefruit. It works but honestly, the oranges need to be either very tangy or very sweet. I like grapefruit better.
Pomelo is fantastic in this
Use apple cider vinegar or for a sweeter taste, balsamic vinegar
Parsley instead of cilantro
Add steamed shrimp to make it a complete meal
Add butter lettuce to the salad.
Kale Grapefruit Salad
I love including kale in my salad recipes. It is full of nutrients and easily takes on the flavors of whatever it is paired with.
Coarsely chop the kale and place in a bowl.
Add the prepared grapefruit salad on top of the chopped kale.
Top with any extra dressing or nuts to make it a full meal.
Arugula Grapefruit Salad
Arugula can have a peppery flavor, which gets spicier the more mature it is. Since pepper and avocado pair perfectly, this is a natural choice to make a great summer salad.
Chop baby arugula into bite-size pieces.
Toss with prepared grapefruit salad.
Add an additional squeeze of lemon or lime juice to balance the bitter flavors of the grapefruit and arugula.
Grapefruit Spinach Salad
Spinach is the perfect vessel for a summer salad. It's readily available, packed with nutrients, and is perfect for soaking up all of the citrusy goodness in this grapefruit salad.
Prepare the grapefruit salad recipe beforehand.
Toss the prepared salad with baby spinach.
Eat immediately so that the crispness of the fresh spinach is a nice contrast with the creaminess of the avocado.
Fennel and Grapefruit Salad
Fennel can have a strong flavor so it's crucial to prepare it properly for a well-balanced bite. You will want to use more of the fronds than the fennel itself. Here's how I do it: