Avocado & Grapefruit Salad

Serves 4


2 ruby grapefruit
1 ripe avocado
200g watercress (or mixed salad leaves)
1 finely sliced French shallot


Dressing:
1Tbsp of reserved grapefruit juice
1Tbsp sherry vinegar
1/4C olive oil
salt & pepper


1. Peel and segment grapefruit, working over a bowl to save any juice for the dressing. Cut avocado into 2cm wedges and put in a bowl with the grapefruit, watercress & shallot.


2. To make the dressing put all ingredients in a screw top jar and shake to mix. Pour over the salad, toss gently and serve.


(Adapted from: Bbq Food, Murdoch Books, 2003)


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