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Avocado Grapefruit Salad Recipe

March 16, 2012 by Jeanette 36 Comments

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Avocado Grapefruit Salad w/ Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

Avocado Grapefruit Salad is easy, healthy and delicious. This salad is an example of the theory of food combining. Food combining is supposed to improve digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Grapefruit Avocado Salad w/ Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

Food Combining Theory

Recently, I read an article entitled “The Most Powerful Food Secret” by Donna Gates, author of The Body Ecology Diet: Rediscovering Your Health and Rebuilding Your Immunity. This book talks about how Donna Gates healed herself of candidiasis and her compromised digestive, immune and endocrine systems. She followed a revolutionary approach to eating known as food combining. The theory behind food combining is that certain foods, when eaten together, are easier to digest and break down more quickly. This allows nutrients to be absorbed more thoroughly by your body. Poor food combinations can cause gas, bloating, stomach pain, and other gastrointestinal discomforts.

There are six different rules to follow for successful food combining. I find this theory intriguing and would like to explore it further when I have a chance.

  1. Eat animal protein with non-starchy vegetables
  2. Eat grains and grain-like seeds
  3. Consume fruit and fruit juices alone and at least 30 minutes before any meal or combined with a protein-fat
  4. Combine fats and oils with any food
  5. Combine protein-fats with protein-fats
  6. Combine beans with non-starchy vegetables

Although these rules seem easy enough at first glance, I think it will take a little more time before I can come up with actual food combinations that fit these rules. Meanwhile, I made this Avocado Grapefruit Salad, which was one of the food combinations suggested in the article. This food combination follows Rule #3, eating acidic fruit in combination with fat.

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

This Avocado Grapefruit Salad is one that Ina Garten, author The Barefoot Contessa cookbook series, had at an elegant restaurant in Paris, one of her favorite destinations.

I’m looking forward to learning more about food combining. Meanwhile, please enjoy this simple but beautiful salad.

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
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Avocado Grapefruit Salad Recipe

Adapted from Ina Garten
Course Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 376 kcal

Ingredients

Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Salad

  • 3 ripe avocados sliced
  • 3 red or pink grapefruit cut into segments

Instructions

  1. To make Dijon mustard vinaigrette, whisk together mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil slowly until emulsified.
  2. Arrange avocado slices and grapefruit segments on salad plates.
  3. Drizzle with Dijon mustard vinaigrette.
  4. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Avocado Grapefruit Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 423mg18%
Potassium 663mg19%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 1560IU31%
Vitamin C 52.4mg64%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. bellini says

    March 16, 2012 at 7:38 am

    This is the perfect combination to get us on the healthy path before summer.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      March 16, 2012 at 7:50 am

      I agree, this simple combination is so refreshingly light. Can’t wait for summer!

      Reply
  2. Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says

    March 16, 2012 at 8:06 am

    Sounds interessting and it makes sense. Rule number 3 is something I have never heard before. no fruits combined with protein. Although it sounds logical, but I am sure I have not waited 30 mins before. Vinaigrette with creamy avocado and citrusy Grapefruit sounds like a perfect lunch in the summer.

    Reply
  3. Heather @girlichef says

    March 16, 2012 at 9:00 am

    I love the simplicity of this salad, Jeanette. Plus, the colors are so alluring. Lovely choice! And I’m intrigued by those rules – saving them!

    Reply
  4. Lily Gonzales-Creed says

    March 16, 2012 at 9:28 am

    One of the favorite restaurant salads I ever had included these ingredients…plus lump crab and frisee. Yum!

    Reply
  5. Kathy says

    March 16, 2012 at 10:22 am

    This salad is a perfect pick to represent Ina…Elegant yet easy! I only own 6 of her cookbooks…haven’t bought “How Easy is That” yet! But I’m sure I’ll get around to it! Lovely post!

    Reply
  6. Alyce Morgan says

    March 16, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Years ago, I had a non-cooking friend who loved to have dinner parties. She always made a salad (for her first course) with avocado and grapefruit (with greens), but it had a heavy thousand-island type dressing. I adored the combination, but never liked thousand island. This is cool and, as much as I’ve read Ina, I haven’t seen it. I, too, am on an improve my health path and am adding this to my lunch list. Thanks, Jeanette! (PS Made the Red Curry Soup again! Perfect.)

    Reply
  7. Veronica Gantley says

    March 16, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    I have not seen this recipe. It is so simple and light. I think I may make it this weekend. It would make a great Lent recipe. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
  8. Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabits says

    March 16, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Love the combination of the citrus with the avocado —fat and acid. That’s a perfect salad. As far as food combining goes… have you ever tried it? I did and believe me it’s not easy.

    Reply
  9. Martha says

    March 16, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    I’m a huge Ina Garten fan too. Love the look and sound of this salad. With citrus at it’s peak here in Phoenix, I’m going to add this to my list of must try recipes.

    Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  10. Sue/the view from great island says

    March 16, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    You have presented this salad so beautifully, I’ll bet the photo in the book isn’t as tempting. The colors just cheer me up and make me think of spring.

    Reply
  11. France @ Beyond The Peel says

    March 16, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    Simple and delicious. What more could a person want. This looks light and lovely.

    Reply
  12. Miranda says

    March 16, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    I would never have thought to put these two together, but the colors look and sound great for the upcoming seasons!

    Reply
  13. Mary says

    March 16, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    What a perfect choice. Your photos on the salad are stunners. I’ve never tried this salad but having seen your version of it , I’d really like to make it as part of our Sunday brunch.Thank you for the inspiration. Have a great day. Blessings…Mary

    Reply
  14. annie says

    March 16, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    Jeanette,
    I was wondering what recipe of Ina’s you would choose! I knew it would be healthy. Your avocado and grapefruit salad looks delicious!
    xo
    annie

    Reply
  15. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    March 17, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    When I first saw this combination on Barefoot Contessa, I made it right away, because I couldn’t believe I’d never thought of it myself! Gosh, it’s delicious. And it’s a great example of how she really packs flavor into every dish.

    Reply
  16. Magic of Spice says

    March 17, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Great post and lovely salad! I really enjoy adding avocados to my citrus salads…delicious!

    Reply
  17. claudia says

    March 17, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    I actually never would have thought to combine the two. Now – of course. I must. Tomorrow this will be on my table.

    Reply
  18. Amrita says

    March 17, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    You know something, while this is simple like Ina’s style, this looks a lot like something Giada would make. Haha! This is a lovely recipe on so many counts – bright, refreshing, juicy and light. Perfect for spring and summer!

    Reply
  19. Norma Chang says

    March 18, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    Copying those rules and will try to follow. Looks simple at first glance but to put into practice may not be that easy. Your salad photo is stunning.

    Reply
  20. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:52 am

    What a gorgeous presentation. This is my kind of dish, healthy and pretty. Thanks for the tips of food combining. I’m saving them for future reference.
    Sam

    Reply
  21. Junia @ Mis Pensamientos says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:40 am

    i’ve seen so many salads with grapefruit and avocado together but have yet to try it! will have to soon. this is such an interesting approach to healing candida (this is why i am on a sugar cleanse because i have this…). thanks for sharing, jeanette!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      March 19, 2012 at 6:52 pm

      It is really nice combination of flavors and textures – you should give it a try Junia, I think you’d really like it.

      Reply
  22. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    love this and LOVED Meeting you this weekend in Disney!! You’re fabulous!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      March 19, 2012 at 10:14 pm

      Alison – it was so great meeting you at FBF!! Loved chatting with you.

      Reply
  23. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Such a simple, light, and lovely pairing.

    Reply
  24. JulieD says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    This looks so pretty, Jeanette! Great flavor contrasts too!

    Reply
  25. Kathy - Panini Happy says

    March 20, 2012 at 1:30 am

    This sounds so incredibly refreshing! I love Ina. 🙂

    Reply
  26. rebecca says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:54 am

    beautiful salad and so so pretty

    Reply
  27. Russell at Chasing Delicious says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Yummy! I love grapefruit and avocado but have never thought to try them together. What a salad!

    Reply
  28. Jeanette says

    March 23, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    I’ll be making this again soon, such a refreshing combination!

    Reply
  29. Donna Merrill says

    May 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Hi I found this recipe via Pinterest and added it to my “Food” board. This is not only tasty but so great in nutrients. I thank you

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 3, 2012 at 10:34 pm

      Thanks Donna – this is a really refreshing and delicious combination, and best of all healthy. I was pleasantly surprised.

      Reply
  30. Jesse says

    May 31, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    As I was researching Ina Garten for this week’s event, I discovered that she grew up in the town of Stamford, CT, where I lived for eight years when I first started working.

    Reply
  31. Shawn says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    I have not seen this recipe. It is so simple and light. I think I may make it this weekend. It would make a great Lent recipe. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
  32. clareity says

    January 19, 2020 at 9:34 am

    Food combining may well have been ‘revolutionary’ when ancient Taoists discovered it quite some time ago. Avocado grapefruit salad is just splendid and properly combined.

    Reply

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