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Avocado Grapefruit Salad

This grapefruit salad is the perfect winter salad with a blend of spicy arugula, avocado, blue cheese and juicy grapefruit. Serve it as a side salad or add protein for a full meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 386 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups fresh arugula or baby greens of choice
  • 1 grapefruit segmented
  • ½ avocado sliced
  • 2-3 Tablespoons walnuts chopped
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Fresh Blue Cheese crumbled
  • 2-3 Tablespoons dried cranberries
Balsamic Dressing
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme and/or basil or ½ teaspoon dried, optional

Instructions

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  1. If you’re making your own balsamic dressing, blend the ingredients together, whisk them in a small bowl, or shake them in a jar until well combined.
  2. In a large bowl, layer the arugula, grapefruit segments, avocado slices, walnuts, blue cheese, and dried cranberries.
  3. Drizzle ¼ cup of balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently, if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Storing: This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. To keep it fresh, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving.
  • Prepping in advance: You can prep the individual ingredients in advance to save time when you're ready to serve. Segment the grapefruit, chop the walnuts, and make the balsamic dressing ahead of time and store in the fridge separately. Assemble the salad and slice the avocado right before serving to prevent it from turning brown.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 recipe Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 359mg (15%) Potassium 597mg (17%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 22g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 recipe
Calories 386kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 359mg 15%
Potassium 597mg 13%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 22g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.