Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

This Grapefruit and Avocado Salad is the perfect salad for when winter meets spring. The tart grapefruit that is best in the winter months combined with the fresh avocado and fennel from early spring combine to make a delicious salad that will make your tastebuds dance.

As someone who tries to shop in the season as much as possible, I love it when I am able to make a recipe that incorporates all the seasonal produce. Salads can be made in spring, summer, fall, and winter.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

High Fiber and Gut Healthy: This salad is packed full of fiber which can really help with digestive issues, decrease cholesterol and so much more.

Allergen Friendly: This salad with grapefruit and avocados is gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, Whole30, and paleo. It is a great recipe to make as a side dish for a dinner or a family get-together.

Ingredients You Will Need

Baby Bibb Lettuce: is a low-calorie leafy green rich in essential vitamins and minerals that aid in bone health, vision, and cell function. With its delicate texture and mild flavor, it makes a refreshing addition to salads and sandwiches while offering a nutritious boost to your day.

Grapefruit: is a citrus fruit renowned for its high vitamin C content, aiding in immune function and collagen production. Additionally, it contains antioxidants and provides dietary fiber, promoting heart health and aiding in digestion.

Avocado: is a nutrient-dense fruit packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. Its creamy texture and rich flavor make it a versatile ingredient, perfect for adding a nutritious boost to so many recipes.

Fennel: is a crunchy, aromatic vegetable known for its distinct anise-like flavor and numerous health benefits. It's low in calories but high in fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, supporting digestive health, immune function, and heart health.

Pistachios: are nutrient-dense nuts packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. They are also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin B6, thiamine, phosphorus, and copper, contributing to overall health and well-being.

Tahini: is sesame seeds ground into a butter-like consistency. My favorite tahini is Artisana Organics because it is super creamy and is only made with one ingredient.

Olive Oil: is really important to get a high-quality olive oil and one that is 100% olive oil and single origin, the food industry likes to cut corners when it comes to oils so be sure you check your labels.

Garlic Powder: is known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It helps fight many diseases like the common cold, heart disease, and others.

Salt and Pepper

Instructions

Wash the lettuce: Once it is washed be sure to spin or dry thoroughly.

Slice the veggies: Thinly slice the fennel and avocado. Peel and segment the grapefruit.

Make the dressing: Add all the dressing ingredients to a mason jar or bowl and mix until smooth.

Build the Salad: add lettuce, fennel, avocado, and grapefruit. Drizzle the grapefruit tahini dressing over the top. Toss and enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Protein: To make this a meal, add some protein. Chicken, shrimp, steak, or salmon would be delicious with the grapefruit and avocado salad.

Recipe Variations

Dressing: I enjoy making my own dressing, but if you are in a pinch, poppyseed dressing or a simple vinaigrette would be perfect. Just be sure to always double-check your ingredients on bottled salad dressings because many are packed with extra ingredients that are not great for us.

Lettuce: Baby bibb lettuce is perfect for this recipe, but if that is not available, any lettuce will work. Arugula is another springtime veggie that is in season, but spinach, kale, or any of your favorite lettuce will work.

Veggies: Feel free to add any extra veggies that you might enjoy on this salad.

Storage Tips

This salad with grapefruit and avocados is a great recipe for meal prepping. I recommend if you want leftovers store each ingredient and the dressing separately so that the lettuce doesn't get soggy. You can keep them fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

FAQs About Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

When are grapefruits in season?

Contrary to what most people believe, grapefruit is actually a winter and early spring fruit. They are freshest between November and March, but you can often find them all year long in stores. With them being in season in the winter, they are also most likely to be the cheapest during that time as well.

How do you peel and segment grapefruit?

Start by cutting each end off the grapefruit then place it on one of the ends that is now flat. Cut the peel downward all the way around, making sure to cut all of the pith off. Then cut along each membrane to get each segment out.