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Grapefruit Avocado Salad with Pomegranate

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This Grapefruit and Avocado Salad delivers great new flavor combination. Grapefruit brings a sour and sweet taste to the salad. Avocado adds a creamy mildness that isn't overpowered by the grapefruit. And the honey lemon dressing is the glue that holds it all together.

Grapefruit Avocado Salad with Pomegranate

Do you like a nice fresh salad during the day?

What if it is mixed with grapefruit, pomegranate and avocado?

Add a nice homemade Honey and Lemon dressing?

I bet by now your taste buds are saying, “yes please!”

This Grapefruit Avocado Salad with Pomegranate arils deliver a great new flavor combination.

The optional addition of walnuts give an additional crunchy texture.

Yhese are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

Salad:

  • 1 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
  • 2 large avocados
  • 15 oz mixed greens
  • 2 Pomegranates arils, (the inside seeds minus membrane)

Honey-Lemon Dressing:

  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Dashes Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

Salad:

  • Cut avocado into slices just before serving. 
  • Top mixed greens with grapefruit sections, arils and avocado. Dress with Honey-Lemon dressing and serve.

Honey-Lemon Dressing:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the lemon zest and honey. 
  • Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Top salad with dressing and serve.

Arils:

  • Wash the pomegranate well before starting. After washing, slice the pomegranate in half horizontally.
  • Place the pomegranate, cut side down in your hand. Place a deep, medium-sized bowl in the sink to catch the seeds.
  • Take a sturdy spatula or a wooden spoon and begin to give a hard and firm whack on the top surface of the pom. Whack hard enough for all the seeds to be released into the bowl.
  • Repeat with the other half. You’ll have a bit of white membrane mixed in with the seeds. Just pick this out and discard.

NOTES:

Store pomegranate arils (seeds) in the refrigerator in an airtight container or zippered bag.Arils will keep this way for 4-5 days. They can also be frozen and stored for several months.To freeze, line a sheet pan with parchment paper or waxed paper. Spread arils in a single layer, uncovered, until frozen, 1-2 hours. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight storage container or a zippered freezer bag.

You might not think of grapefruit and avocado as a great pairing but they really are.

Grapefruit brings a sour and sweet taste to the salad.

Avocado adds a creamy mildness that isn’t overpowered by the grapefruit.

Pomegranate arils are tender, sweet and tart all in one.

Put them in a salad together and you can have the taste of summer any time of the year.

The honey-lemon dressing drizzled on top adds just enough sweetness to balance the grapefruit but not drown it out. And the honey lemon dressing is the glue that holds it all together.

Avrils can be messy to retrieve but it is well worth the trouble.

Just whack the halved pomegranate as hard as you can and the seeds fall right out!

The arils will keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days but can also be frozen

You can buy arils ready for use but they are expensive! Store bought or homemade is your choice.

Serve this salad as a meal in itself or add it as a side dish to your main meal.

You can also take it for lunch to the workplace or school.

I am sure you will draw attention as it is so colorful and uncommon!

You will enjoy this salad. It is extremely healthy too! Enjoy.

Pomegranate Tip: The Cafe Sucra Farine

This Grapefruit and Avocado Salad delivers great new flavor combination. Grapefruit brings a sour and sweet taste to the salad. Avocado adds a creamy mildness that isn't overpowered by the grapefruit. And the honey lemon dressing is the glue that holds it all together.

Grapefruit Avocado Salad

Grapefruit brings a sour-sweet juiciness and avocado answers with a creamy mildness that isn’t overpowered by the grapefruit
5 from 17 votes
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Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado, grapefruit
Method: NoBake
Skill Level: Basic
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 21 minutes
Adjust Servings: 6
Calories: 460kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 1 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
  • 2 large avocados
  • 15 oz mixed greens
  • 2 Pomegranates arils, (the inside seeds minus membrane)

Honey-Lemon Dressing:

  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Dashes Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

Salad:

  • Cut avocado into slices just before serving.
  • Top mixed greens with grapefruit sections, arils and avocado. Dress with Honey-Lemon dressing and serve.

Honey-Lemon Dressing:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the lemon zest and honey.
  • Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Top salad with dressing and serve.

Arils:

  • Wash the pomegranate well before starting. After washing, slice the pomegranate in half horizontally.
  • Place the pomegranate, cut side down in your hand. Place a deep, medium-sized bowl in the sink to catch the seeds.
  • Take a sturdy spatula or a wooden spoon and begin to give a hard and firm whack on the top surface of the pom. Whack hard enough for all the seeds to be released into the bowl.
  • Repeat with the other half. You’ll have a bit of white membrane mixed in with the seeds. Just pick this out and discard.

Notes

Store pomegranate arils (seeds) in the refrigerator in an airtight container or zippered bag.
Arils will keep this way for 4-5 days. They can also be frozen and stored for several months.
To freeze, line a sheet pan with parchment paper or waxed paper. Spread arils in a single layer, uncovered, until frozen, 1-2 hours. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight storage container or a zippered freezer bag.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 460kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 42g (65%) | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 170mg (7%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 9g (36%) | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankCalypso in the Country says

    Marilyn, this salad is so perfect for summer! Thanks for linking up to Best of the Weekend. Your post was one of my features this week. I will be pinning and sharing to IG stories this weekend too. Thanks again for joining us and have a great weekend!
    Shelley

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  2. blankKerryanne says

    What a fabulous flavour combination Marilyn. You honestly have the best recipes!
    Thank you for sharing at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week…. and every week. I’m delighted to be featuring your grapefruit avocado salad recipe at tomorrow’s party and pinning too.
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

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  3. blankApril J Harris says

    What a great fresh and healthy summer salad, Marilyn! I would serve this for a light lunch or as a starter at an elegant dinner party. Thank you for sharing with the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Have a lovely week!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      I am glad you like the grapefruit avocado salad. It is such a colorful and delicious salad. You guests and family will all be wowed. Thank you for hearth and soul each week. I wouldnt miss it! Enjoy your day!

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  4. blankMiz Helen says

    I love the Grapefruit and Avocado combination for your delicious salad! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  5. blankDonna Parker says

    Am I drooling? I am, on, my keyboard…now I’m drooling on shopping list as I’m writing down the ingredients for this. Yum. What a fresh summer treat. 🙂
    Dropped by from #BloggersPitStop today but you always keep me drooling with delicious, divine delights!
    Hope the weekend treats you well. 🙂

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    • blankMarilyn says

      I love it Donna! I have come across a few recipes that hit me just like that. Please let me know how this grapefruit and avocado salad turn out for you! Enjoy.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      The grapefruit and avocado combo definitely work well together. I truly hope you give this recipe a try. Please come back and let me know how it turns out for you! Enjoy.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      I am glad the grapefruit in this salad appeals to you. It is a great flavor combination. Thanks Chas for the comment. Enjoy your evening!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      This salad does tantalize the palate. Avocado and grapefruit are unique blended with the pomeganate. The are represented in a smooth blend. Have a great week!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      Thank you Clearissa. I was in Weight Watchers for a while. My Dr also had me on the Diabetic and Heart program. I wish I was better in following it now. I am trying. I know you would enjoy this salad. Have a wonderful week!

      Reply

  15. blankLeanna says

    This salad has a really interesting combination of flavours. Grapefruit is one of my favorite fruits, its so light and refreshing. I had not considered it in a salad before, but this looks fantastic Marilyn.

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  17. blankErlene says

    I love grapefruit. I’ve never added it to salad, but I can see how this would give it a nice sweet tang. Thanks for sharing your recipe idea on Merry Monday.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      It really is good. The acid of the grapefuit offset the sweetness of the avocado and the textures were great! Thx Sandra. Enjoy your week!

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  20. blankAudrey says

    Oh! I hope we get more grapefruit in our CSA box this week because this sounds like a marvelous combination with the tart citrus and creamy avocado. Mmmm!

    Thanks for sharing on #FridayFrivolity

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