Best 8 Texas Grapefruit Avocado And Dandelion Greens Salad Recipes

TEXAS GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO, AND DANDELION-GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Cut away peel and pith of grapefruits. Working over a bowl, cut between membranes to release segments. Squeeze juices from membrane into bowl.
• Arrange greens on a large platter, top with grapefruits and avocados, and drizzle evenly with oil and 3 tablespoons grapefruit juice. Season with salt, sprinkle with pepper flakes, and serve.

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
• Before serving, cut the avocados in 1/2, remove the seeds, and carefully peel off the skin. Cut each half into 4 thick slices. Toss the avocado slices in the vinaigrette to prevent them from turning brown. Use a large, sharp knife to slice the peel off the grapefruits (be sure to remove all the white pith), then cut between the membranes to release the grapefruit segments.
• Arrange the avocado slices around the edge of a large platter. Arrange the grapefruit segments in the center. Spoon the vinaigrette on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

BITTER GREENS, GRAPEFRUIT, AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Remove peels and piths from grapefruits with a sharp knife. Working over a bowl to catch juices, carefully cut between membranes to remove whole segments. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice, vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and yogurt. Slowly drizzle in oil, whisking until combined.
• Toss together greens and basil; divide evenly among 4 plates. Top with grapefruit and avocado. Drizzle with vinaigrette, sprinkle with poppy seeds, and serve.

DANDELION GREENS (OR ARUGULA) AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Tear dandelion greens into bite sized pieces, discarding the tough parts and stems. Place greens in a salad bowl.
• Add onion, avocado tomato and cucumber.
• Add oil, lemon juice and seasoning.
• Toss.

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, Dijon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil until vinaigrette is emulsified.
• Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and carefully peel off skin. Cut each half into 4 thick slices. Toss in vinaigrette to prevent them from turning brown.
• Peel grapefruit skin and all the white pith with a large, sharp knife. Cut between membranes to release the grapefruit segments.
• Arrange avocado slices evenly around the edge of a large platter, then arrange grapefruit segments in the center. Spoon vinaigrette over top, then sprinkle with more salt and pepper.

GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut peel and outer membrane from grapefruit.
• Working over a strainer set over a bowl, cut between inner membranes and fruit to relase segments into strainer.
• Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl,Discard peel and membranes.
• In a large bowl, combine oil, lime juice and grapefruit juice.
• Add salad greens and mix gently to coat.
• Place in salad bowl or put on plates.
• Top with grapefruit segments, avocado, almonds and green onion.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

SUNNY GRAPEFRUIT AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Divide lettuce among eight salad plates. Arrange the grapefruit, avocado and onion over lettuce. , In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, oil, lemon juice, cumin, garlic and pepper sauce; drizzle over salads. Sprinkle with pecans.

ALICE WATERS'S GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit down to the flesh, removing all the rind and pith. Cut the sections free, slicing carefully along the partitioning membranes, and set them aside. Squeeze the juice from the membranes. Measure 2 tablespoons of the juice into a small bowl.
• Stir the vinegar into the juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk in the oil. Taste, and adjust the acid and salt.
• Peel the avocado halves and cut them into 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Arrange the grapefruit sections and avocado slices alternately on a plate, and spoon the vinaigrette over. Garnish with chervil, and serve.