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Composed Grapefruit Salad with Ginger-Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Composed Grapefruit Salad with Ginger-Grapefruit Dressing

A mix of healthy lettuces with ruby grapefruit segments lacquered with a zesty citrus vinaigrette
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated fine
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic peeled, grated fine or minced
  • 2 tablespoons red ruby fresh grapefruit juice with some pulp
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt I use Himalayan pink
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure cane sugar
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil such as expeller pressed safflower oil

For the Salad:

  • 8 whole grapefruit segments* red ruby
  • 2 1/2 cups arugula leaves
  • 2 1/2 cups romaine lettuce thinly cut
  • 1/4 cup radicchio thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup purple sprouts I used Rainbow Microgreen Mix 
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves optional

Instructions

  • Make the grapefruit "supremes" segments (see below.)

Make the Ginger-Grapefruit Vinaigrette:

  • In a 2 cup glass bowl add ginger, garlic, grapefruit juice (with some pulp), vinegar, sea salt and sugar. Mix well with a wire whisk. Let stand 5 minutes.
    Add the oil to a measuring cup - Drizzle into the bowl SLOWLY to emulsify.
    Store in a clean glass container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Prepare the Salad:

  • To a large or individual bowls add the arugula, romaine, sprouts and mint (if using.) Top with grapefruit segments - whole or cut in half.
    Drizzle the Vinaigrette over and serve!
    If using over Pistachio-Crusted Branzino - add the salad on top just before serving.

Notes

To Supreme a Grapefruit:
 Hold a large red ruby grapefruit and remove the peel with a small sharp knife or serrated knife. Now remove all the white pith, exposed the fruit. Cut on each side of the dividing membrane to release a segment - add to a plate. Continue until you have all the segments (an average grapefruit will have about 11 segments.) Take the leftover membranes and squeeze over a bowl - can use this juice in the recipe.) 
See accompanied recipe: Pistachio Crusted Branzino with Grapefruit Salad
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
COURSE: First Course & Sides, Salad
CUISINE: American
KEYWORDS: ginger vinaigrette, ginger-grapefruit vinaigrette, grapefruit salad
Nutrition Facts
Composed Grapefruit Salad with Ginger-Grapefruit Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
178
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Sodium
 
152
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
134
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
2365
IU
47
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
31
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.