Source: Grinchh, AdobeStockThe vibrant taste of grapefruit makes it an interesting ingredient for salads, giving them an original combination of sweetness, citrusy tartness, and a light acidity. Check out 15 delicious recipes in our selection!
1. Chicken and Grapefruit Salad
Source: dreamstime.comA diet-friendly salad for those who love to try something new.
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 1 grapefruit, 100 g arugula, 1 bunch parsley, 1/2 bunch mint, 100 ml soy sauce, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 tbsp sesame seeds.
Preparation: Dice the chicken breast, marinate it in soy sauce for half an hour, then fry until cooked through. Dice the grapefruit flesh, finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, mix everything, and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds and serve.
2. Crab Stick and Grapefruit Salad
Source: pinterest.comQuite quick to prepare and will surprise you with its wonderful taste.
You will need: 3-4 eggs, 1 grapefruit, 150 g crab sticks, 100 g hard cheese, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil the eggs and grate them. Grate the cheese, and finely dice the grapefruit flesh and crab sticks. Layer the crab sticks, half of the eggs, grapefruit, the remaining eggs, and grated cheese. Spread mayonnaise between the salad layers.
3. Grapefruit and Beetroot Salad
Source: cookpad.comWe recommend sprinkling the finished salad with any chopped nuts to taste.
You will need: 100 g salad mix, 1 beetroot, 1/2 grapefruit, 1/2 red onion, 50 g soft cheese, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 0.5 tsp grainy mustard.
Preparation: Boil or bake the beetroot, then dice it and the grapefruit flesh. Slice the onion into feathers, add the cheese pieces, and mix everything with the salad mix. Separately mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
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4. Grapefruit and Blue Cheese Salad
Source: dreamstime.comChoose this recipe when ordinary vegetable salads have become boring.
You will need: 1 grapefruit, 2 celery stalks, 4 cucumbers, 1/2 bunch herbs, 50 g blue cheese, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp each grainy mustard and soy sauce.
Preparation: Dice the grapefruit flesh, cucumbers, and celery into roughly equal pieces. Add chopped herbs and diced blue cheese. Mix all dressing ingredients and dress the salad.
5. Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad
Source: mirtesen.ruA wonderful salad option for everyday meals or a festive table.
You will need: 200 g lettuce, 100 g asparagus or green beans, 200 g shrimp, 1 grapefruit, 1 tbsp each wine vinegar and Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey.
Preparation: Boil the shrimp until cooked and peel them. Separately boil the asparagus or green beans to desired tenderness and let them cool. Cut the grapefruit flesh into large pieces. For the dressing, mix wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Toss the salad, and it's ready!
6. Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
Source: dzen.ruMinimum ingredients, but an excellent and balanced taste!
You will need: 100 g spinach, 1 avocado, 150 g grapefruit, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp soy sauce.
Preparation: Slice the avocado. Carefully peel the grapefruit segments and arrange everything on spinach leaves. Mix the remaining dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
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7. Fruit Salad with Grapefruit and Banana
Source: povar.ruIt will be even better if served with a scoop of ice cream.
You will need: 1 grapefruit, 2 bananas, 2-3 apples, honey, lemon juice.
Preparation: Dice the flesh of all fruits into roughly equal cubes. Drizzle the salad with lemon juice and honey to taste.
8. Grapefruit and Feta Salad
Source: rutube.ruA wonderful recipe when you want to treat your loved ones to something truly delicious.
You will need: 2 grapefruits, 1 red onion, 1/2 bunch basil, 150 g feta, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Peel the grapefruits and slice the flesh into rounds. Slice the red onion into feathers and arrange everything on basil leaves. Drizzle the salad with olive oil, season, and sprinkle with crumbled feta.
9. Salmon and Grapefruit Salad
Source: dietostrana.ruSmoked salmon, not salted, is best for this recipe.
You will need: 150 g smoked salmon, 2 grapefruits, 2 avocados, 100 g salad mix, 5 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 tbsp each lemon juice and grainy mustard.
Preparation: Dice the grapefruit flesh, avocado, and salmon. Mix everything with the salad mix. Separately mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
10. Jamón and Grapefruit Salad
Source: AdobeStockAn exquisite salad for demanding gourmets!
You will need: 1 grapefruit, 50 g spinach, 100 g jamón, 100 g Brie cheese, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, 1 tsp each honey and olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Arrange jamón slices, peeled grapefruit segments, and Brie pieces on spinach leaves. Mix wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, and spices to taste, and pour the resulting dressing over the salad.
11. Grapefruit and Celery Salad
Source: dom-eda.comJust a few minutes – and the salad can already be served.
You will need: 1 grapefruit, 100 g celery stalks, 200 g salad leaves, 1 cucumber, 1 avocado.
Preparation: Squeeze juice from half of the grapefruit, and dice the flesh of the other half along with celery, cucumber, and avocado. Mix everything with salad leaves and drizzle with grapefruit juice.
12. Grapefruit and Apple Salad
Source: thekitchn.comAmong all types of salad greens, radicchio would be the best fit here.
You will need: 1 grapefruit, 1 fennel bulb, 1 apple, 1 celery stalk, 200 g salad leaves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Peel and slice the fennel bulb along with the celery. Slice the apple into thin wedges and drizzle with lemon juice. Peel the grapefruit segments and arrange everything on salad leaves. Mix olive oil and lemon juice to taste, pour this dressing over the salad, and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
13. Grapefruit and Pomegranate Salad
Source: pinterest.comA few mint leaves will make the salad even more vibrant and aromatic.
You will need: 1 grapefruit, 2 avocados, 1/2 pomegranate, 2 sprigs mint, olive oil.
Preparation: Dice the grapefruit flesh and avocado into roughly equal cubes. Add mint leaves and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and serve.
14. Green Salad with Grapefruit
Source: dzen.ruThe ideal combination of taste, lightness, and health benefits.
You will need: 2 grapefruits, 1 lemon, 50 g red onion, 200 g arugula, 200 g Swiss chard, 50 g mint, 30 ml olive oil, 20 g brown sugar, spices.
Preparation: Dice the grapefruit flesh, finely chop the red onion, and wash all the leaves. In a blender, whisk olive oil, mint leaves, sugar, lemon juice, and spices. Mix and pour this dressing over the salad.
15. Grapefruit, Orange, and Goat Cheese Salad
Source: cookpad.comA double dose of Vitamin C in one serving of salad!
You will need: 1 grapefruit, 50 g orange, 50 g goat cheese, 15 g pine nuts, 100 g arugula or spinach, sesame oil.
Preparation: Dice the grapefruit and orange flesh, and lightly sauté them in sesame oil. Then mix the citrus with arugula, sprinkle the salad with goat cheese pieces and pine nuts.