Description
A refreshing and vibrant grapefruit and avocado salad featuring peppery arugula, juicy ruby red grapefruits, creamy avocados, crunchy pistachios, and delicate microgreens, all drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt for a perfect light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups arugula
- 2 ripe but firm avocados
- 2 ruby red grapefruits
- 1/3 cup pistachio nuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup microgreens
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Maldon sea salt, or other coarse sea salt flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Grapefruit: Using a sharp knife, trim off the ends of a grapefruit and place it cut side up. Cut off the rind and pith by following the shape of the fruit carefully to avoid removing too much flesh. Slice lengthwise between the membrane and a section of the grapefruit, then gently remove the segment. Repeat on all sides until all segments are removed. Repeat this process with the second grapefruit.
- Prepare the Avocado: Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Using a large spoon, scoop out the flesh in one piece. Place each avocado half cut side down on a cutting board and slice lengthwise into even slices.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange the arugula evenly on a medium platter or in a shallow bowl. Alternate placing sections of grapefruit and slices of avocado neatly on top of the arugula.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle olive oil evenly over the arrangement. Sprinkle Maldon sea salt flakes generously to enhance the flavors.
- Finish the Salad: Top the salad with microgreens and scatter the roughly chopped pistachios over the top for added texture and a nutty crunch.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to ensure clean slicing and prevent mushy texture.
- Ruby red grapefruits provide a sweet and slightly tart flavor that complements the creamy avocado.
- Microgreens add a delicate fresh flavor and a nice visual contrast.
- Adjust the amount of olive oil and salt according to personal taste preferences.
- This salad is best served immediately to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
