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Nini
04-25-2006, 07:15 PM
I found this on the Martha Stewart site. I tried it and it is delicious!

Avocado and Grapefruit Salad with Spicy Lime Vinaigrette

Serves 10 to 12
The combination of avocado and grapefruit makes a refreshing salad that’s best served at the end of the meal.


4 ripe avocados

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice(about 3 limes)

4 ruby-red grapefruit

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 heads red-leaf lettuce(2 pounds)

1. Cut avocados in half lengthwise, working around pit; twist to open. Remove pits; peel. Cut avocados into 1-inch pieces; toss in bowl with 1/4 cup lime juice.

2. Using a sharp knife, cut away peel, pith, and outer membranes from grapefruits. Slice flesh crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; place in bowl.

3. Make vinaigrette: Combine remaining 1/4 cup lime juice and honey in small bowl. Whisk in olive oil and red-pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper.

4. Place lettuce in serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper; drizzle with a quarter of the vinaigrette. Toss well.

5. Drizzle avocado pieces with three-quarters of remaining vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper; toss well. Scatter avocado and grapefruit slices over greens; drizzle salad with remaining vinaigrette.

heabrook
04-25-2006, 07:36 PM
Wow that sounds really good... I love all of those ingredients too... Thanks for sharing :D

The only thing that I'd do different is to use agave instead of honey... but it should come out just as good.