As I can tell from the recent pictures I published on tastespotting, Christmas spirit in truly taken over the food-blogosphere! I couldn’t get enough of all your wonderful cookie pictures, and published a dozen in the past hour alone. Well, I am in the Christmas spirit too, and have a list of cookies and treats I want to make for the celebration. I’m sure you all agree that the holidays can however also be a little over-bearing. Sometimes, as a counterpart to all the craziness, I need a simple salad to get me through. This does it every time. Although, this salad is wonderful on a warm summer day, I also find it deliciously refreshing when you want something light but still satisfying in the winter. So here goes! I also love this salad because the acidity of the grapefruit helps to keep the avocado nice and green (as does the lemon in the dressing) so it’s easy to make in advance for entertaining. However, if after a light meal you still want a treat, chocolate truffles, lemon ricotta cookies or panettone and chocolate bread pudding should surely do, right?
Recipe (for 4)
1 large grapefruit, cut into wedges
1 large avocado, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons of lemon juice
Salt and black pepper
A handful of mint leaves
Mix the grapefruit and avocado in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the olive oil and lemon. Taste the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Spoon over the salad and garnish with fresh mint. Enjoy!
Enjoy the read!
HoneyB
December 15, 2008 at 8:46 pm (15 years ago)This salad looks and sounds perfectly refreshing!
Darius T. Williams
December 15, 2008 at 11:11 pm (15 years ago)This looks sooo good and refreshing – I bet it was quite tasty!
Nurit "1 family. friendly. food."
December 15, 2008 at 11:57 pm (15 years ago)Oooh, this looks so refreshing and deliciuos. Clean and simple.
Dana Treat
December 16, 2008 at 12:02 am (15 years ago)This is exactly the kind of salad that I like to make with Mexican food or other spicy things. The contrast is awesome. And I totally hear you with needing something healthy with all of the indulgence!
once in a blue moon...
December 16, 2008 at 12:55 am (15 years ago)looks fabulous, perfect to cleanse the palette and then jump fresh back on the sugar, cookie, cake and candy holiday train! my grapefruit tree is so heavily laden now your recipe is appreciated~
Anonymous
December 16, 2008 at 1:02 am (15 years ago)looks amazing! how much lemon juice do you put in the dressing?
Peter M
December 16, 2008 at 5:32 am (15 years ago)A beautiful salad…exceeds the title in looks and great for this time of year.
Deborah
December 16, 2008 at 7:32 am (15 years ago)I would have never thought to combine these ingredients, but it sounds like a wonderful, refreshing salad!
Hillary
December 16, 2008 at 11:52 am (15 years ago)This is a great combination of ingredients. I love all three and would really enjoy this salad!
Jesse
December 16, 2008 at 1:43 pm (15 years ago)This looks fantastic! I already need a break from holiday sweets. 🙂
ovenhaven
December 17, 2008 at 1:20 am (15 years ago)I love the colours of this salad! It sounds refreshing 🙂
Passionate About Baking
December 17, 2008 at 9:02 pm (15 years ago)Refreshing & gorgeous…very very nice salad. I love the colours & flavours marrying so beautifully in there…have a great holiday season!
CookiePie
December 17, 2008 at 11:20 pm (15 years ago)Beautiful salad! It looks so refreshing — and you’re so right, it’s a lovely break from all the holiday decadence!
maggie
December 18, 2008 at 12:05 pm (15 years ago)Yum—this is exactly what I’m craving.
Ash
December 19, 2008 at 11:31 am (15 years ago)love the colours! This salad looks like summer… it brings me hope that through these snowy days summer is somewhere around the corner!
Maria
December 19, 2008 at 1:13 pm (15 years ago)Gorgeeous salad!!
cherie
December 19, 2008 at 5:44 pm (15 years ago)such clean beautiful flavours!
Cynthia
December 19, 2008 at 7:46 pm (15 years ago)I haven’t visited in a while and I can see that I have clearly missed out on much!
Happy Holidays!
Cakebrain
December 20, 2008 at 2:56 am (15 years ago)Mmmm. looks yummy!
Haley
December 22, 2008 at 3:44 pm (15 years ago)Mmmm… what an interesting flavor combination. I bet this tastes fantastic!
I would love to write about your salad on our blog! If you are interested send me an email at haley@keyingredient.com
Thanks!
Haley, KI Blogger
Madhuram
February 1, 2009 at 9:51 pm (15 years ago)I’ve never seen such a beautiful looking salad before. The combination of avocado and grapefruit is new to me.