Avocado Citrus Salad
User Reviews
5
Avocado Citrus Salad
Description
Avocado Citrus Salad brings together a blend of segmented grapefruit, orange, and Meyer lemon layered with thin avocado slices and topped with quickly pickled onions. The salad is finished with a honey lime vinaigrette that incorporates lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. This dressing complements the natural sweetness and acidity of the citrus while enriching the creamy texture of the avocado. The quick pickled onions add a subtle acidity and crunch, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
The result is a salad with a harmonious balance of creamy, juicy, and tangy components. Each bite offers varying textures from the soft avocado to the citrus segments and the crisp pickled onions. This salad can be served on its own as a light dish or as a refreshing accompaniment to seafood or grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1 orange peeled and segmented
- 1 Meyer lemon peeled and segmented
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
- onion for topping, quick pickled
honey lime vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons lime freshly squeezed juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- The key here is to use the citrus that you love most! No need to follow this recipe exactly.
- Layer the segmented citrus, avocado slices and pickled onions on a plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle on the honey lime dressing.
honey lime vinaigrette
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the lime juice, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Drizzle it over the salad and serve!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
