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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Grapefruit Avocado Salad, plus more great grapefruit recipes
Posted by Katie Machol on Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 9:46 AM
Have you noticed an abundance of grapefruit in the produce section lately? Yep, it's grapefruit season!
So you buy a few because they're on sale, but now what do you do with them? Most would simply think to just peel or halve them and eat it straight out of the rind. Boring. Why not incorporate the sweet-tart flavors of this ruby red citrus fruit into other dishes?
Not only are grapefruit a tasty addition to any meal, they're (surprise!) good for you too. They're a great source of Vitamin C, iron, calcium, potassium and lycopene. Bonus: studies have shown that grapefruit can help lower cholesterol, and protect against cancer and heart disease.
Inspired yet? Try this deliciously light and refreshing dish (adapted from this Sunset Magazine recipe):
Grapefruit and Avocado Salad with Mint Vinaigrette (makes 4 servings)
2 medium or large red or pink grapefruit
2 limes, juiced
1 tbs fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tsp honey
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
2 ripe avocados
6 cups spring mix salad
1. Peel the grapefruit, removing the white membrane. Cut between the inner membranes to remove the segments of the fruit and set aside.
2. For the vinaigrette: whisk together lime juice, mint, honey, oil, salt and pepper.
3. Peel and pit avocados; cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
4. Divide salad mix between four plates; arrange an equal amount of grapefruit and avocado on each plate.
5. Spoon vinaigrette over fruit and salad.
More great grapefruit-inspired recipes:
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