We love this salad as is loaded with tons of fresh cilantro, ripe avocados, tangy citrus, and a slight crunch from the sunflower seeds, this Avocado Grapefruit Butter Lettuce Salad is one for the rotation!
We followed this recipe from Jennifer Fisher’s Kitchen and made a couple of minor adjustments.
Ingredients:
Avocado Grapefruit Butter Lettuce Salad:
- 2 cups butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 grapefruit, diced (can substitute with an orange)
- Handful of roasted, unsalted sunflower seeds
- Optional: 1/4 cup Pickled Red Onions
Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 10-20 fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp water
Instructions:
Avocado Grapefruit Butter Lettuce Salad:
Place all of the salad ingredients in a bowl and pour the dressing over. Enjoy!
Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette:
Place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until you reach your desired consistency.