Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

I know this looks and sounds like a summer salad, but early winter is the best time for citrus here in NY. Grapefruit is grown year-round in California, Arizona and Florida, so it's always available to us. However, grapefruit is the tastiest from November through December - so be sure to grab one next time you're shopping. Also...it's packed with Vitamin C and since there are many sicknesses going around right now, I think we can all benefit from a little extra Vitamin C!

Mmmmmm! – All of us

This salad is a bite of freshness when it's grey and cold outside. It's a nice change from traditional winter meals, and makes a perfect side to pretty much any dish.

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

Ingredients serves 4

• 4 large handfuls of mixed greens

• 1/2 grapefruit, sliced into bite-size pieces

• 1 avocado, cut into chunks

• 1 handful of almonds, chopped

• 1/4 cup of sprouts

• 2 Tbsp coconut shreds (optional)

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

• Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Add the greens to a large bowl.

2. Prepare & add ingredients through coconut shreds to the bowl.

3. To make the dressing combine the oil & vinegar with a pinch of pepper.

4. Add the dressing to the bowl & mix it up!

*Adding green olives (not jarred olives, but from the olive bar) are a great addition to this salad!

This season, be sure to include fruits and vegetables that are packed with Vitamin C to support your immune system.

If you would like to be supported in creating new healthy habits so that you can find a better balance with all foods, reach out, let's chat! Erica xo