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Directions
: bibb lettuce
: watercress
1 2 avocados -- seed, peel,
: slice
2 c grapefruit sections
1 c fresh raspberries
: Prepared sweet vinegar and
: oil dressing
Line serving platter or individual salad plates with lettuce and
watercress. Arrange avocado, grapefruit and raspberries over and
sprinkle with dressing.
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Servings: 1 servings
Berried Avocado Grapefruit Salad Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Fruit; Salad
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