Avocado with Grapefruit and Sweet-Onion Salsa

GinnyP's Note:

I love this! I found it in Martha Stewart Living April 2002.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 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. 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. 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. Slice each grapefruit segment into small pieces, and set aside.
4. Place onion in a small bowl.
5. Squeeze remaining juice from grapefruit membranes over onions, and let stand 20 minutes to soften.
6. Pour off and discard juice, and add grapefruit segments and cilantro.
7. Add enough reserved grapefruit juice to moisten.
8. Season with salt.
9. To serve, place 3 to 4 tablespoons on each of the avocado halves.