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Avocado Grapefruit Arugula Salad

Peppery arugula layered with creamy avocado and juicy grapefruit segments, dressed with a bright honey-citrus vinaigrette. A refreshing no-cook salad that is Paleo and naturally dairy-free.

15 minEasyServes 4255 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • 2 ripe avocados, pitted and sliced
  • 2 pink or ruby red grapefruit, supremed
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh grapefruit juice (squeezed from segmented fruit)
  • 2 tsp raw honey (use maple syrup for strict Whole30)
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh grapefruit juice (squeezed from segmented fruit), 2 tsp raw honey (use maple syrup for strict Whole30), 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  2. 2

    Arrange 4 cups baby arugula on a large platter or in a salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Top with 2 pitted and sliced ripe avocados, 2 supremed pink or ruby red grapefruit segments, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.

  4. 4

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently or serve as is for a composed presentation.

Questions

How long does Avocado Grapefruit Arugula Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Avocado Grapefruit Arugula Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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