Romaine Grapefruit And Avocado Salad Recipes

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• 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.

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• Arrange the romaine, grapefruit, oranges and avocados on eight individual salad plates. Sprinkle with croutons. Serve with salad dressing.

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• For dressing, whisk together first seven ingredients. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

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• 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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• 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.

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• On each dinner plate make a wreath of romaine. Make an inner circle with onions and grapefruit. Pour over dressing.

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• Remove outer leaves of lettuce heads and discard. Cut off tops of leaves and discard. (Tops are bitter.)
• Chop remaining inner leaves. Rinse in cold water, and dry (this will keep the flavor of the salad from getting diluted).
• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss with salad greens, red bell pepper, tomato and avocado chunks. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.
• Serve immediately, and enjoy!

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• With a paring knife remove the skin and pith from the oranges.
• Working over a large salad bowl to catch the juices, cut out the orange segments. Set aside.
• Add the lemon juice, oil, mustard, and salt to the juice, whisking to blend.
• Add the lettuce and scallions, tossing well. Add the avocado and toss gently to combine.

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• In a small bowl, combine shallot, vinegar, juices, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 15 minutes. Whisk in oil and zests.
• Arrange grapefruit and avocado on a serving platter. Drizzle with dressing, and sprinkle with chervil.

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• Combine romaine, avocados, grapefruit, and olives in a large bowl. Add Red Wine Vinaigrette, tossing to coat. Serve immediately. Red Wine Vinaigrette: Whisk together all ingredients.

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• In a serving bowl whisk together vinegar and salt and pepper to taste and whisk in oil until emulsified. Peel, pit, and chop avocado. Add avocado, romaine, arugula, and onion to vinaigrette and toss to coat.