Avocado, Grapefruit and Spinach Salad

I threw this salad together from things I happened to have in the fridge. It turned out so well and looks so pretty I now pull it out when I want an impressive looking salad that’s quick to put together when I’m entertaining. Although most of the time I make it just for myself.

Avocado, Grapefruit and Spinach Salad Recipe
1 bag of baby spinach leaves
1 grapefruit segmented (or a grapefruit fruit cup which are awesome)
1 avocado
almonds (sliced for sprinkling)
1/8 cup grapefruit juice
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper (freshly ground is nice)

Cooking with the Kids
The kids can:

• Scoop out the avocado
• Put the ingredients in the salad bowl
• Measure, mix and pour the dressing
• Toss the spinach with the dressing (this is fun with your fingers)

Directions

1. Whisk together the dressing ingredients: grapefruit juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
2. Cube the avocado (and slice the grapefruit if necessary).
3. Put the spinach in a large salad bowl and toss with the dressing. You will probably have made more than you need so go easy.
4. Top with the avocado, grapefruit and almonds and serve.

Per 1/4 salad with all of the dressing: Calories – 174, Carbs – 15g, Fat – 12g, Protein 3, Fibre – 4.