This sweet and zesty vegan avocado grapefruit salad with maple syrup dressing is a delicious light lunch recipe idea, healthy and refreshing, perfect on a warm day!
This avocado grapefruit salad is quick and simple to make and very nutritious. I used red grapefruit which is only moderately sweet, perfect to pair with creamy avocado and nutty chickpeas. The simple 4-ingredient dressing I used also contributes a little sweetness as it contains maple syrup.
How to peel a grapefruit
It is a good idea to remove the outer peel as well as the thin white skin around the segments of the grapefruit as it bitter. To peel the grapefruit thinly cut both ends off and stand the grapefruit on one end on top of a cutting board. Slice the skin off downwards all round the fruit. Separate the segments and gently remove the skin around each segment. This is pretty easy to do as grapefruit is firm and keeps its shape quite well.
You can do this step ahead to save time. Keep the peeled grapefruit in an air tight container in the fridge (for up to several hours).
Make the maple dressing ahead
The 4-ingredient maple dressing is super quick and easy to make but you can make it ahead and save even more time. Simply combine all the dressing ingredients, cover and refrigerate (overnight). Give a good stir before pouring over the salad.
Maple syrup is one of the best Canadian imports I know and I am so glad it is so easy to find it in the UK these days! I drizzle it over pancakes and other breakfast foods and also use it in baking and salad dressings. It tastes so good no wonder Canadians even pour it over their breakfast eggs! Although it is essentially sugar, it does contain some minerals and antioxidants which makes it healthier than refined sugar.
What substitutions can I make in this avocado grapefruit salad
You could use pomelo instead of the red grapefruit if you like. Pomelo is firmer and sweeter than grapefruit and usually available in the shops during colder months.
You could also substitute the maple syrup for agave syrup.
If you like this recipe you may also like this cantaloupe fruit salad with mozzarella. It also contains a mixture of fruit and veg.
More salad recipes using maple syrup dressing
- Maple Celery Root Salad with Apple and Pecans
- Beetroot Zucchini Apple Ribbon Salad with Pecans and Maple Vinaigrette
Check out also this collection of over 15 easy vegan salads.
Avocado Grapefruit Salad with Maple Syrup Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 avocado peeled, seed removed, sliced or cubed
- 1 red grapefruit peeled, cubed
- 1 cup chickpeas cooked or from a can
- 1/3 cup pistachios crushed
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the maple syrup dressing
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp good vegetable oil I used cold pressed rapeseed
- 4 tbsp lime juice
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro/coriander for serving
Instructions
- Combine the dressing ingredients, stir and set aside.
- Assemble the salad ingredients, pour over the dressing and serve!
Nutrition
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I am sharing this grapefruit avocado salad with What’s For Dinner Sunday Linkup.
Hi, I am Monika, welcome to Everyday Healthy Recipes! This blog is all about creatively simple recipes with a healthy twist, old classics with a modern take, and an occasional Polish dish thrown into the mix - all easy to make, healthy and delicious, perfect for everyday cooking. 
This sounds like a refreshing summer dish! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party.
Thank you Helen, it’s a pleasure!
Avocados in salads are a blessing… and this one with chickpeas and grapefruit sounds interesting…I will try this for sure!
Thanks! I’d love to know what you think if you do make it:)
A bowl of sunshine-wow!
Thanks Vicki!
I love original salads and this one sounds delicious! I like all the ingredients separately and I can see how they could work together.
This is going onto my Pinterest board to try it out 🙂
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Thank you Joanna! I made this salad for the first time today so didn’t know how it would turn out. I was surprised at how lovely it was! I’ve still got the ingredients so might make it tomorrow again:)
This looks yummy and such bright and summery colours! #brillblogposts
Thank you so much!