Avocado, Pink Grapefruit and Crispy Leek Salad
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 212.0
- Total Fat: 13.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 170.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 23.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
- Protein: 2.6 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Avocado, Pink Grapefruit and Crispy Leek Salad calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
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1/2 leek
1 tsp sunflower oil for deep-frying
mixed green salad leaves
30g avocado, diced
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
pinch each of Maldon sea salt and ground white pepper
1/2 pink grapefruit, peeled and segmented, retaining any juice
Directions
PREPARATION:
1. Cut the leek in half lengthways, then cut it into 5cm/2in pieces. Using a sharp knife, cut the pieces into long, thin strands. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep-fat fryer until it reaches 180C/350F, then add the strands of leek and cook until crisp, but not browned. Drain on kitchen paper.
2. Break the salad leaves into 2.5cm/1in pieces and place in a large bowl. Add the avocado, olive oil, lemon juice and seasoning and toss well.
3. To serve, divide the grapefruit segments among 4 serving plates and arrange attractively around the edge of the plates. Divide the salad and avocado mixture among the plates, piling them into the centre of the grapefruit . Finish by placing the crispy leeks on the top, and drizzling the grapefruit juices around the outside. Serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRIOGUSTO.
1. Cut the leek in half lengthways, then cut it into 5cm/2in pieces. Using a sharp knife, cut the pieces into long, thin strands. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep-fat fryer until it reaches 180C/350F, then add the strands of leek and cook until crisp, but not browned. Drain on kitchen paper.
2. Break the salad leaves into 2.5cm/1in pieces and place in a large bowl. Add the avocado, olive oil, lemon juice and seasoning and toss well.
3. To serve, divide the grapefruit segments among 4 serving plates and arrange attractively around the edge of the plates. Divide the salad and avocado mixture among the plates, piling them into the centre of the grapefruit . Finish by placing the crispy leeks on the top, and drizzling the grapefruit juices around the outside. Serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRIOGUSTO.
