Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

While quiche may make a wonderful dinner, at my house, man cannot live on quiche alone. I have always been a fan of avocado and came across a recipe pairing it with citrus - grapefruit, in fact - and I decided to test it out. The ginger and shallot in the dressing complement the creaminess of the avocado and the tart and juicy grapefruit well.

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
Adapted from Bon Appétit, April 2007

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

For Dressing:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste

For Salad:
2 large grapefruits
8 ounces spring mix, butter lettuce, or baby spinach
1 large avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cubed

Preparation

Whisk dressing ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season dressing very generously with salt and pepper. Cut off peel and white pith from grapefruits. Section grapefruit, removing each segment from its surrounding membrane. Combine greens, grapefruit, and avocado in large bowl. Drizzle with dressing.