Avocado With Grapefruit And Sweet Onion Salsa Food

CITRUS SALSA

Steps:

• Roast jalapeno over a gas flame or under a broiler until blackened. Let cool in a paper bag. Peel, seed, and cut jalapeno into quarter-inch pieces.
• Remove peel and pith from all citrus using a sharp paring knife. Place a strainer over medium bowl. Working over a medium bowl to catch the juice, carefully cut between membranes to remove segments. Squeeze remaining membrane to extract juice; reserve. Cut segments into 1/4-inch pieces; transfer to a separate bowl.
• Add onion to citrus. Halve tomatoes lengthwise, squeeze out seeds; cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Gradually add reserved peppers, tasting for heat. Stir in thyme and oil, adding reserved citrus juice if salsa is dry.

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
• Before serving, cut the avocados in 1/2, remove the seeds, and carefully peel off the skin. Cut each half into 4 thick slices. Toss the avocado slices in the vinaigrette to prevent them from turning brown. Use a large, sharp knife to slice the peel off the grapefruits (be sure to remove all the white pith), then cut between the membranes to release the grapefruit segments.
• Arrange the avocado slices around the edge of a large platter. Arrange the grapefruit segments in the center. Spoon the vinaigrette on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

GRILLED TOFU WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Drain the tofu packages and remove the tofu.
• Slice the blocks horizontally so they are half their original height.
• Cut the rectangles diagonally into 2 triangles each.
• Set them on paper towels to drain while you prepare the marinade.
• Halve one grapefruit and one orange and squeeze 1/2 cup of juice from each.
• Stir in 1 Tbs of olive oil.
• Dob the tops of the tofu with more paper towels.
• Arrange the tofu in a single layer in a large dish.
• Season with the cayenne pepper and 1/8 tsp salt.
• Mix the marinade well and pour it over the tofu.
• Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate over night or for at least several hours, turning once.
• Make the salsa now if you have time.
• Peel the remaining grapefruit and oranges.
• Use a paring knife to remove the outer membrane.
• Work over a bowl to catch the juices, and cut between the membranes to release the segments.
• Repeat with the oranges.
• Halve each fruit segment.
• Add the diced bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
• Season with remaining 1/8 tsp of salt.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• When you're ready to cook the tofu, heat a grill pan over high heat and add 1 tsp olive oil (or use a non-stick frying pan).
• Add the tofu and marinade and cook about 3 minutes on each side, turning gently with tongs or a spatula.
• Remove the tofu and add the spinach to the pan.
• Stir it around briefly so it just wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
• Arrange spinach in the center of 4 plates.
• Lay 2 triangles of tofu on top.
• Spoon grapefruit salsa around the tofu and garnish with fresh avocado chunks.

TOMATO & AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the onion, chilli, tomatoes, lime and vinegar with some seasoning and mix well. Can be made a few hours in advance and kept in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, peel, stone and chop the avocados and add them to the salsa mix along with the coriander. Serve immediately.

SEARED HALIBUT TACOS WITH GRAPEFRUIT-AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Make salsa: Combine grapefruit, avocado, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Season halibut generously with salt and pepper and sear, undisturbed, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until golden and flaky, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove and let cool slightly, then flake with a fork.
• Toast tortillas over a gas burner, turning, until lightly charred, about 1 minute. Top with fish, salsa, and cabbage.

AVOCADO WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND SWEET-ONION SALSA

Steps:

• Cut off both ends of grapefruits, and remove the peel, pith, and outer membranes, following the curve of the fruit with a paring knife. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, use the knife to carefully slice between the sections and membranes of each grapefruit to remove the segments. Slice each grapefruit segment into small pieces, and set aside.
• Place onion in a small bowl. Squeeze remaining juice from grapefruit membranes over onions, and let stand 20 minutes to soften. Pour off and discard juice, and add grapefruit segments and cilantro. Add enough reserved grapefruit juice to moisten. Season with salt. To serve, place 3 to 4 tablespoons on each of the avocado halves.

CITRUS AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Gently toss the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

GRAPEFRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Using a knife, slice off the top and bottom of the grapefruit.
• Then start slicing away the peel starting from top to bottom; use the last slice as a guide for cutting away the peel.
• Repeat until completely peeled.
• Remove any remaining white parts (the bitter pith).
• Holding the peeled grapefruit over a small bowl, start cutting away the grapefruit segments (the bowl will catch the juices).
• Slice away the fruit by cutting between the membrane.
• Set aside the grapefruit segments.
• Into the small bowl, squeeze the juice from the grapefruit membrane.
• Add the green onion, mint, jalapeno, red wine vinegar, honey, extra virgin olive oil and pepper; mix thoroughly.
• Add the grapefruit segments.
• Serve or refrigerate until ready to use.