Avocado Grapefruit Arugula Salad

Name: Avocado Grapefruit Arugula Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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

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

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

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

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Questions

What can I use instead of maple syrup in Avocado Grapefruit Arugula Salad?

The entry for Avocado Grapefruit Arugula Salad calls for 2 tsp raw honey (use maple syrup for strict Whole30). In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Is Avocado Grapefruit Arugula Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Avocado Grapefruit Arugula Salad carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many carbs are in Avocado Grapefruit Arugula Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 18 g of carbohydrate in about 255 calories, with 4 g protein and 14 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 240 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Avocado Grapefruit Arugula Salad keep?

Once dressed, the arugula will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Avocado Grapefruit Arugula Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Avocado Grapefruit Arugula Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the arugula drops from 4 cups to 2 cups; doubled, it is 8 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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