Best Caramelized Grapefruit Salad Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 42m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pink grapefruits
1 head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced or torn into 1-inch pieces
1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
3 scallions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

For the caramelized onions: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice and honey. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
For the salad: Peel and trim the ends from each grapefruit. Using a paring knife, cut along the membrane on both sides of each segment. Free the segments and add them to a large salad bowl. Add the lettuce, fennel, cucumber, scallions, and thyme.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are coated. Arrange the caramelized onions on top and serve.

CARAMELIZED GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

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Grapefruit segments are treated to a slight caramelization in a hot skillet just before topping this colorful salad. It's finished with a light honey mustard dressing, bacon and avocado. -Maria Davis, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
1 medium grapefruit, peeled and cut into segments
4 cups spring mix salad greens
3/4 cup chopped cucumber
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons reduced-fat honey mustard salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook and stir pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., Coat grapefruit segments with remaining sugar. Coat the same skillet with cooking spray; cook grapefruit over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned., In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, onions, avocado and bacon. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. , Divide salad among four serving plates. Top with grapefruit and pecans; sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARAMELIZED ALMOND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

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Yep, you read that right. We topped this flavor-packed salad with almonds sautéed in sugar for sweet contrast to tart, juicy grapefruit sections.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/3 cup slivered almonds
2 Tbsp. sugar
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 grapefruits, sectioned
1 red pepper, cut into strips
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing

Steps:

Cook nuts and sugar in nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until sugar caramelizes and evenly coats nuts. Remove from pan; cool.
Combine all remaining ingredients.
Top with nuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g