• Cut heads of Romaine lettuce into small pieces. Place on individual plates or a platter.
• Peel and segment the grapefruit. (Instructions above)
• Cut avocado into small pieces.
• Place grapefruit sections and avocado on the lettuce.
• Chop the walnuts in thirds.
• Heat the cup of sugar on high in a frying pan. Stir occasionally.  As the sugar begins to brown, stir constantly. Stir until all the sugar is melted.
• Turn off the heat and add the walnuts. Stir until all the nuts are covered with sugar. Pour onto a heat resistant plate or dish.
• When the nuts cool, break apart and sprinkle on salad

Avocado Grapefruit Salad

• Squeeze leftover grapefruit juice into a measuring cup.
• Add the same amount of sugar.  Add the salt and ground mustard.  
• Mix well.  Put everything in a container with a lid and add the oil.  Put the lid on and shake well.
• Dress the salad and toss.