This seafood-free “ceviche” is made with citrus fruits and and avocados and perfect as a winter appetizer with tortilla chips or as a side salad. Oranges and grapefruits are an excellent source of Vitamin C and avocados are good source of fiber and heart healthy fats.
Yield
6 Servings
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
0 minutes
Total time
20 minutes
Ingredients
1 large grapefruit (Ruby Red or another sweet variety)
2 medium orange
2 large avocados, diced
1/2 C red onion, finely chopped
1/2 C Cilantro, chopped
1/2 medium jalapeño (seeds and membranes removed, finely chopped)
1/4 C lime juice (about 2 limes, add more to taste)
1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the citrus. Slice off the top and bottom of the grapefruit and oranges. Stand them upright on a cutting board and remove the peel by cutting along the contour of the fruit, making sure to remove all the white pith.
- Slice the fruit crosswise into 1/2 inch slices and cut each slice into quarters.
- In a medium serving bowl, combine the citrus, avocados, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice and salt. Gently toss to combine.
- Adjust to taste with extra salt and lime juice, if needed.
- Serve immediately, with tortilla chips if desired. This “ceviche” is best consumed within a few hours.
Notes
Nutrition Info per Serving: Calories: 200, Saturated Fat: 1.8 g, Sodium: 217 mg, Added Sugars: 0 g Fiber: 7.6 g