Grapefruit Avocado Salad Recipe (High Fiber, Raw Vegan)
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Jump to RecipeThis delicious grapefruit avocado salad is a bright & fresh way to start your day! Made with avocado, fresh grapefruit, lime juice, and basil, this recipe combines delicious fruits with a vibrant citrus-y flavor.
This simple salad makes a fantastic breakfast or snack anytime. It’s filling, satisfying, and the perfect way to rise & shine!
Want more fresh fruit recipes? Try our sweet & spicy fruit salad, fresh nectarine salsa, and our grapefruit smoothie recipe!
If you love avocados for breakfast but want to change it up from basic avocado toast, this tasty this grapefruit avocado salad is the perfect recipe for you! It may seem like a unusual combination, but diced avocado and grapefruit together makes an amazing pair and the flavors balance out each other perfectly.
I love this avocado grapefruit salad as a post-work out meal. Its satisfying, sweet, and so refreshing. This is one of my favorite flavor combinations – so when I buy a bag of avocados from the store, I always buy a bag of grapefruits too (which are also amazing for grapefruit gin gimlets)!
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s simple – just 5 ingredients you can find at any grocery store.
- It’s a great summertime dish: it’s light, refreshing, and flavorful.
- The citrus is sweet and tangy, perfect with the avocado.
- Anyone can make this! No cooking required, just a little chopping. See our step-by-step instructions below for how to make this!
Ingredients
- Grapefruit – I love a good tart ruby red! You can use any variety of grapefruit you prefer.
- Avocado – perfectly ripe, pitted & cubed.
- Lime juice – use fresh if you can.
- Basil – We grow a ton of basil in our garden, so it’s great to add a few leaves for an amazing flavor.
- Pink salt – optional for a little flavor, but not required.
Substitutions and Additions
- You can use lemon juice instead of lime, if desired.
- For a little extra sweetness, drizzle fresh honey on top!
- Or sprinkle sugar on top of the grapefruit, and lightly broil it before adding it to the salad for a fancier version.
How To Make This Recipe
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
Step 1: Remove skin from the grapefruit (I like to use a paring knife rather than peeling it) and cube the grapefruit into 1 inch chunks.
Step 2: Halve the avocado and remove the pit carefully. Take a knife and score the avocado fruit lengthwise and then again crosswise, creating about 1 inch chunks of avocado. Take a spoon and scoop the scored avocado out into the bowl.
Step 3: Juice half a lime into the fruit bowl, and sprinkle on the fresh basil over the salad.
Step 4: Add a pinch of salt, if desired.
Step 5: Mix well, and serve immediately.
FAQs and Pro Tips
I like large ruby red grapefruits, which are sweet, tart, and pair nicely with the avocado in this salad.
Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The lime juice will help keep the avocado from browning.
Anytime! It makes a great breakfast, snack, post-workout treat, or even a dessert. The sweet, tart, and savory combo tastes wonderful anytime.
Pro Tips
- When slicing the grapefruit, make sure to remove any pith from the fruit before adding it to your salad. I like to slice the grapefruit in half, remove the skin, and carefully cut out each segment of grapefruit from it’s pith.
- For a fancier version, sprinkle the grapefruit with sugar and caramelize it under your oven’s broiler for 1-2 minutes before adding the segments to the salad.
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Grapefruit Avocado Salad
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 ruby red grapefruit
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil julienned
Instructions
- Halve the avocado and remove the pit carefully. Take a knife and score the avocado fruit lengthwise and then again crosswise, creating about 1 inch chunks of avocado. Make sure to carefully cut the fruit all the way to the skin without puncturing the skin. Take a spoon and scoop the scored avocado out into a bowl.
- Remove skin from the grapefruit (I like to use a paring knife rather than peeling it) and cube the grapefruit into 1 inch chunks. Mix into bowl with avocado.
- Julienne fresh basil, and combine with avocado and grapefruit.
- Juice half a lime into the fruit bowl, mix and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutions and Additions
- You can use lemon juice instead of lime, if desired.
- For a little extra sweetness, drizzle fresh honey on top!
- Or sprinkle sugar on top of the grapefruit, and lightly broil it before adding it to the salad for a fancier version.
Nutrition
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