Avocado-Grapefruit Salads

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(from Dreamy346’s recipe box)

Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/315418/avocado-grapefruit-salads?center=276955&gallery=286439&slide=222916

Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: guests, salad

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice (2 lemons)
  • 2 avocados, preferably Hass, halved lengthwise and pitted
  • 2 red grapefruit
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Brush 2 teaspoons lemon juice over flesh of avocados; set aside.
  2. Remove peel and pith from grapefruit using a sharp paring knife. Working over a medium bowl to catch the juice, carefully carve out segments from between membranes. Transfer grapefruit segments to a small bowl; set aside. Reserve juice in bowl.
  3. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, the salt, and tarragon to the grapefruit juice; season with pepper. Whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream. Add grapefruit sections; toss gently just to coat.
  4. Place each avocado half on a plate. Top with grapefruit mixture, dividing evenly. Garnish with tarragon. Serve with lime wedges.

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