Grapefruit and Avocado Salad with Ginger-Cassis Dressing

Just here to quickly share the recipe for this salad, which is one of the first recipes in this year’s winter cleanse, Until then, you can take a peek at last year’s cleanse (week one, week two), or just enjoy this healthy salad, which manages to be both filling and refreshing at the same time.

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad with Ginger-Cassis Dressing

Serves 1.

• 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 large grapefruit
• 2 large handfuls spinach or arugula
• 2 TBS ginger-cassis dressing (see below)

Cut peel off grapefruit and cut supremes away from inner membranes. Layer grapefruit segments and avocado slices over the greens and drizzle with the dressing.

Ginger-Cassis Dressing

Makes ~2/3 c.

• 2 TBS finely chopped shallot
• 2 TBS finely minced fresh ginger
• 3 TBS high-quality olive oil
• 3 TBS creme de cassis (black-currant liqueur)
• 4 tsp sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
• salt and pepper, to taste

Combine all ingredients in a small tupperware with a lid and shake vigorously to blend. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Store extra dressing in the fridge and shake before serving.