The salad with pink grapefruit and walnuts is a fresh and tasty appetizer. The combinations with fruit and seeds offer a variety of flavors, while for an extra touch, enrich it with arugula or carrots. How to dress it? Perfect with a simple dressing of olive oil and lemon.
A very good salad also as a side dish, it pairs wonderfully with main courses, preferably cold, such as salmon, tuna steaks or smoked salmon, as well as prosciutto and bresaola.
GRAPEFRUIT SEASON – from November to March.
SAVORY or sweet recipes with grapefruit
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 84.60 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 8.99 (g) of which sugars 5.69 (g)
- Proteins 1.70 (g)
- Fat 4.53 (g) of which saturated 0.01 (g)of which unsaturated 0.02 (g)
- Fibers 1.86 (g)
- Sodium 1.95 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 115 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Pink Grapefruit and Walnut Salad
- 2 oz pink grapefruit
- 2.8 oz blonde oranges (or avocado)
- 2 oz fennel (or carrots or arugula)
- 0.5 oz walnuts (or other types of nuts or seeds)
- 0.5 oz pomegranate
Tools
- Cutting board
- Knife
Pink Grapefruit Salad
1. Wash and slice the fennel into regular slices.
2. Peel the orange and segment it.
3. Peel each segment of pink grapefruit, removing the outer skin.
4. On a plate, lay a layer of fennel.
5. Then arrange the orange segments in a circular pattern on top.
6. Then add pieces of pink grapefruit segments to fill.
7. To complete, distribute pieces of walnuts and pomegranate seeds.
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Optionally dress with a drizzle of oil, chili powder, and a little salt.
Serve immediately.
STORE pink grapefruit salad
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. However, it is advisable to add the dressing only just before serving. Also, ingredients like walnuts or seeds are best added at the last moment to prevent them from becoming soggy. Consume within 2 days for best flavor.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How to use the pink grapefruit peel?
Only if organic, grate it to obtain zest to add to sweets, drinks, or salads, or slice it thinly to make jams or candied peels. It can also be used to flavor oils, vinegars, or infusions, giving a fresh and citrusy touch.
How to eat pink grapefruit?
Cut it into segments, removing the skin to avoid the bitter taste. Pink grapefruit can also be juiced to obtain a fresh juice, perfect to accompany breakfast or to prepare cocktails.
Who should not eat pink grapefruit?
Pink grapefruit can interact with certain medications, so it’s important to avoid eating it if you’re taking specific drugs, such as those for high blood pressure, statins, or anxiety medications. Moreover, those with gastric sensitivity or ulcers should be cautious, as the fruit’s acidity could irritate the mucosa.
