Avocado with Grapefruit and Sweet-Onion Salsa

Ingredients

• 2 pink grapefruit
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• coarse salt
• 2 avocados, cut in half,pitted and peeled (cut avocados just before serving to keep them from discoloring)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut off both ends of grapefruits, and remove the peel, pith, and outer membranes, following the curve of the fruit with a pairing knife.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Slice each grapefruit segment into small pieces, and set aside.

4. 4

   Place onion in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Squeeze remaining juice from grapefruit membranes over onions, and let stand 20 minutes to soften.

6. 6

   Pour off and discard juice, and add grapefruit segments and cilantro.

7. 7

   Add enough reserved grapefruit juice to moisten.

8. 8

   Season with salt.

9. 9

   To serve, place 3 to 4 tablespoons on each of the avocado halves.