Ingredients
1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1/4 cup white sesame seeds
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon whisked egg white (from 1 large egg)
3 ruby-red grapefruits
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons almond oil
4 tablespoons neutral oil, such as safflower or grapeseed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 heads Bibb or Boston lettuce, outside leaves discarded, inner leaves washed well and dried
3 avocados, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh herbs, such as parsley or mint, or a combination
Preparation
Sesame Crunch:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine almonds, sesame seeds, coriander, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add egg white and stir to combine. Spread mixture into a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
Roast, stirring once, until golden and crunchy, about 12 minutes. If sticking to pan, scrape up with a spatula, then let cool completely. Crunch can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. (Makes 3/4 cup.)
Salad:Remove peel and white pith from grapefruits. Slice 2 into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Hold remaining grapefruit over a bowl and cut between membranes, allowing segments to fall into bowl. Squeeze juice into bowl.
Whisk together mustard, vinegar, 2 teaspoons juice, and coriander. Gradually whisk in both oils until thick and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss lettuce with 1/4 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper. Serve with avocados, grapefruit slices and segments, herbs, and sesame crunch, drizzled with more dressing.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine almonds, sesame seeds, coriander, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add egg white and stir to combine. Spread mixture into a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Remove peel and white pith from grapefruits. Slice 2 into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Hold remaining grapefruit over a bowl and cut between membranes, allowing segments to fall into bowl. Squeeze juice into bowl.
