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grapefruit, cucumbers, and avocado

CITRUS SALAD WITH CHILI LIME DRESSING

This Avocado Citrus Salad with Chili Lime Dressing is a bright, flavorful, fresh dinner salad. Serve as a side dish or add a protein to make this salad a meal. Cucumber, grapefruit, orange, avocado, peppers and pickled shallots in a spicy dressing.
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: citrus salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 440kcal

Ingredients

  • SALAD INGREDIENTS:
  • 3 cups chopped Napa cabbage or preferred greens/lettuce
  • 1 English cucumber chopped into bite-sized pieces or thinly sliced
  • 2 grapefruits peeled and segmented
  • 1 orange peeled and segmented
  • 1 pomelo peeled and segmented
  • 2 avocados flesh removed and chopped or sliced
  • 2 serrano peppers thinly sliced (optional)
  • PICKLED SHALLOTS INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 large shallots thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon white peppercorns
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Boiling water
  • DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
  • 3 tablespoons chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave for vegan
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Start by preparing the pickled shallots. Place the sliced shallots in a medium jar and top with peppercorns, vinegar, and salt. Pour boiling water until covered. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • To assemble the salad, place the chopped cabbage on a serving platter and arrange the cucumber, citrus, avocado, and serrano on top. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the pickled shallots just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 279mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 14g
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