Mixed Greens Salad with Avocado, Grapefruit, and Honey Balsamic
Why You’ll Love This Mixed Greens Salad
As the summer begins to wind down, just like our wardrobe it’s time for some transitional recipes. This refreshing summer avocado grapefruit salad recipe gives you both the vibrant freshness you crave in the summer and the cozy warmth as the temperatures start to fall.
After a busy few weeks, putting together easy, nutrient rich salad recipes makes me feel like I sort of have my life together. Inspiration sparked for this citrus salad when I spotted some grapefruit in my grocery store’s “last chance” or “going bad soon” section. I knew at home I had a golden beet and as I rummaged through my fridge that’s when it all came together.
Enough about how we got here, I know you’re anxious to make this yourself so let’s jump right into what you’ll need.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Mixed Salad Greens
- Grapefruit
- Avocado
- Cucumber
- Golden Beet
- Honey
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
How to Make this Healthy Salad
Roasting the Golden Beets
You can roast your beets in an oven or an air fryer. For this recipe I used my Ninja Dual Basket air fryer. I sliced my beet into thin circles, coated them in a little olive oil and then tossed them into my air fryer on the “roast” setting for 10 minutes. This should soften them slightly and bring out their beautiful sweet flavors!
Dicing the Cucumber & Avocado
It can be therapeutic to chop vegetables, they say. For this recipe you’ll want to dice the cucumbers into small squares. To do this, start by cutting your cucumber in half and then in half long ways so they lay flat. I then make straight lines with my knife in both directions to create small squares. For your avocado, you can use a knife or this handy avocado slicer to create your squares! I find if the avocado is still slightly hard cutting squares is easier, if your avocado is too soft you may want to opt for simple slices!
Perfecting the Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Barefeet in the Kitchen has an amazing recipe for a Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette that made for a perfect companion to this salad. Follow her recipe so you’ll have extra for the week!
Health Benefits of This Salad
Nutritional Value of Avocado, Grapefruit, and Golden Beets
As we head into fall, back-to-school and let’s not forget cold and flu season keeping our immune systems healthy is super important! Lucky for you this salad is packed with nutrients important for keeping us going strong.
If this is your first time on my site, you may not know that I am a certified functional nutritionist. I do not actively coach but that doesn’t mean I don’t still share what I’ve learned for myself, my family and of course my readers.
- Avocados are a heart healthy fat that help us fight inflammation. They’re also high in fiber which helps aid in good digestion.
- Grapefruit is high in Vitamin C and rich in antioxidants, boosting that immunity and making your skin glow.
- Golden Beets, something I didn’t start using in my recipes until recently, are high in fiber, folate and potassium. They’re also a superfood that helps to support liver function by detoxing the body.
Serving Suggestions
How to Serve this Avocado Grapefruit Salad Recipe
This refreshing summer salad is my ideal lunch, its light yet also filling. It would also do well as a dinner party salad, perfect for sharing at those end of summer cookouts. As school is back in session, meal prepping this salad and the dressing on the side could also work well for those busy weekdays.
FAQs
Can I Make This Salad Ahead of Time?
Yes! Just prepare the dressing on the side and mix when you’re ready to eat to avoid a soggy salad. The golden beets still taste delicious even after they’ve cooled down!
What Other Vegetables Can I Use?
An orange could be used in place of the grapefruit. Green or orange bell pepper could also be a wonderful addition!
How Long Will This Salad Last?
The salad will last 2-3 days in a glass container, without the dressing. It is also recommended that you don’t add avocado until you’re ready to eat to avoid oxidation that causes the avocado to brown.
Now it’s your turn to make this vibrant mixed greens salad with avocado, grapefruit, and roasted golden beets for a refreshing and healthy meal. Comment your thoughts and share your photos, I would love to hear what you think!
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- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Serves: 2
Enjoy a refreshing Mixed Greens Salad with Avocado, Grapefruit, and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette. This nutrient-rich, citrusy salad is perfect!
Ingredients
Roasted Beets
- 1 Golden Beet
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Salad Base
- 4 cups Mixed Greens
- 1 Cucumber
- 1/2 Avocado
Holiday Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper, To Taste
Method
Perfecting the Holiday Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1)
Barefeet in the Kitchen has an amazing recipe for a Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette that made for a perfect companion to this salad. Follow her recipe so you’ll have extra for the week!
Roasted Golden Beets
- 1)
Slice your golden beet into thin circles and toss in a drizzle of olive oil
- 2)
Add your beets spread evenly into your air fryer on the roast setting for 10 minutes
Dicing the Cucumber & Avocado
- 1)
Dice the cucumbers into small squares. To do this, start by cutting your cucumber in half and then in half long ways so they lay flat. I then make straight lines with my knife in both directions to create small squares. For your avocado, you can use a knife or this handy avocado slicer to create your squares! I find if the avocado is still slightly hard cutting squares is easier, if your avocado is too soft you may want to opt for simple slices!
Putting it All Together
- 1)
Add mixed greens to a bowl, with the diced cucumbers, sliced grapefruit and roasted beets. Toss with the honey balsamic dressing and enjoy!
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