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Avocado cucumber grapefruit salad with mint and chives in a white bowl

Avocado Cucumber Grapefruit Salad with Mint and Chives

Avocado Cucumber Grapefruit Salad is a fresh, creamy salad with crisp cucumber, juicy citrus, and a bright herb-filled flavor. It is an easy choice for a light meal or gathering when you want a refreshing dish with contrasting textures.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 274
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cucumbers, diced, seeds removed (about 2 cups)
  • 3-4 grapefruit or oranges, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 2-3 avocados, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/3 cup almonds, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
  • 3-4 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar (or lime or lemon juice)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • grapefruit or orange zest, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the diced cucumbers, chopped grapefruit or oranges, almonds, mint, and chives in a bowl, handling the ingredients gently.
  2. Whisk together the vinegar or citrus juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and zest to make the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture.
  3. Chill the salad until ready to serve.
  4. Add the avocado pieces just before serving and gently fold them into the salad. Finish with additional herbs or almonds if desired.

Notes

Add the avocado shortly before serving because it softens quickly when mixed into the salad. For the best presentation, enjoy the salad on the same day it is prepared.