Grapefruit & Avocado Salad

Bright, refreshing, and full of vibrant flavors, this Grapefruit & Avocado Salad is the perfect way to elevate any meal. With buttery avocado, juicy grapefruit, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette featuring Benissimo Aged Balsamic Vinegar and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, this salad is both light and indulgent. It’s ideal for easy recipes, weeknight recipes, or elegant family recipes that feel gourmet without the fuss.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 2 avocados, pitted & sliced
• 2 sweet pink grapefruit, supremed
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• ⅓ cup fresh squeezed pink grapefruit juice
• ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Aged Balsamic Vinegar
• ½ teaspoon honey
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

1. In a bowl or jar, whisk together grapefruit juice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil,  Aged Balsamic Vinegar, honey, sea salt, and pepper to make the grapefruit vinaigrette.
2. Toss 1 tablespoon of vinaigrette with sliced avocado to prevent browning.
3. Place butter lettuce in a large bowl. Add sliced avocado and grapefruit segments.
4. Drizzle with desired amount of grapefruit vinaigrette and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
5. Serve immediately.

Tip: Substitute blood oranges for grapefruit for a slightly sweeter variation.

This Grapefruit & Avocado Salad is a go-to for easy recipes that feel fresh and sophisticated, making it a standout option for weeknight recipes or crowd-pleasing family recipes. The combination of creamy avocado, juicy citrus, crunchy almonds, and Benissimo Aged White Balsamic Vinegar delivers balanced, gourmet flavor in every bite. Quick to prepare and naturally vibrant, it’s a salad that’s as effortless as it is delicious.