Grapefruit Avocado Salad with Tomato Cumin Dressing
This unique combination makes a beautifully composed winter salad that will stand out on any buffet table.
Servings 8 people
Calories 317kcal
Ingredients
SALAD
- 2 grapefruits
- 2 avocados
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- lemon juice to sprinkle on avocado and onion
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 cups arugula
- 24 Kalamata olives
TOMATO CUMIN DRESSING
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup tomato juice (or V8 juice)
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¾ cup olive oil
Instructions
SALAD
- Cut peel off grapefruit and remove segments using a serrated knife.
- Halve the avocado and remove the pit. Spoon out of the skin and slice thinly. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Set aside.
- Sprinkle sliced red onion with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Line a platter with arugula.
- Arrange alternating slices of avocado and grapefruit in a circle around the platter.
- Pile the olives in the centre and surround them with red onion.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and serve additional dressing on the side.
TOMATO CUMIN DRESSING
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tomato juice, cumin, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper.
- Gradually whisk in olive oil until incorporated. Makes 1½ cups.
Nutrition
Serving: 1person | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1440IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
