Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Blueprint Lunch

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (25)

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Prep Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 sevrings

Times:

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Total:: 10 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
4 ripe Hass avocados
2 large red grapefruits

Directions

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.

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Mary Baytown, TX 07-29-2009
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Takes me back
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This takes me back to the 1950's, when avocado and grapefruit salad was haute cuisine. Ours was arranged in alternating... slices of avocado and grapefruit, drizzled with that bright orange French dressing. It's even better today. Thanks Ina. Read more
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Lee Wadsworth, OH 04-23-2009
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Two thumbs UP!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is a show-stopper! It's a little tart, so I've used Myer lemon or honey mustard in the dressing. I've served it... plain and on top of buttery lettuces with a few shrimp. It's been a big hit every time I've made it. Read more
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DONNA Towaco, NJ 03-25-2009
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Not the best combo
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Although the two main ingredients are very good alone together for me it didn't blend well together...
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null null, null 03-23-2009
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Wonderful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was excellent! Very easy to prepare and great flavors.....big big hit. Thanks Ina!
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Lollie El Dorado Hills, CA 03-11-2009
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"AN UNEXPECTED SURPRISE"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Good for you Ina !! Another winner and another keeper. This delightful salad is not only great to look at, but also... splashes your taste buds with awesome flavors ! Thanks ! Lollie, El Dorado Hills, Ca Read more
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Debra Orange, CA 02-20-2009
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Fresh and Easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had some outstanding Hass avocados that I wanted to make a salad with when I came across this recipe. I used 1 1/2 ruby... red grapefruit, 2 avocados and half of the dressing. It made a lovely presentation and tasted wonderful. I especially think that it would be great on a warm summer night. Thanks Ina!Read more