Pomelo and Avacado Salad

Pomelo are the largest fruit in the citrus family. They are believed to be the parent of the grapefruit. This was the first time I've had one and I was pleasantly surprised at its sweetness. I was also surprised at the 2-3" thick peel. It looked like a large green grapefruit, but after I peeled it the fruit inside was only the size of an orange. The membranes surrounding the segments need to be peeled because they are extremely tough and bitter. The fruit is jam-packed with vitamin c.

If you take drugs you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before eating pomelo or grapefruit. It can interfere with the metabolism of drugs, which can cause extremely high levels of drugs in your blood and potentially cause serious side effects.

I love combining fruit and veggies in lots of my salads and this one is no exception. It is the best salad I've made in a while, definitely a keeper.

Pomelo and Avacado Salad

In large bowl combine:

1 avacado, peeled and sliced

1 pomelo, peeled and separated into segments

1 T. diced red onion

Large handful baby spinach

small head of red leaf lettuce, chopped

In small bowl mix dressing:

1 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. balsamic vinegar

1 tsp. spicy brown mustard or dijon mustard

Drizzle dressing over salad, toss to combine, enjoy. Serves 1 if you like a big salad like I do, or 2 if you prefer a smaller salad.