Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
1 grapefruit, peeled and white pith cut away and segments cut from between membranes to release grapefruit segments
1 avocado, sliced into 1/2 inch slices
1/2 pound red leaf lettuce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon honey mustard (such as Annie's Organic Honey Mustard www.annies.com)
1 teaspoon lemon juic
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
Wash lettuce well and pat dry with a paper towel. Break lettuce into bite size pieces and place in medium size bowl. Slice grapefruit wedges into quaters as well as avocado slices. Mix remaining ingredients in mini food processor or mix very well with a wisk. Drizzle dressing on salad and lightly toss. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
175 calories, 14 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 100 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 2 g protein
Tips and Twists
Make this salad a meal and add grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon. Add your choice of nuts or light cheese to mix it up. Enjoy!
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