Best Spinach Grapefruit Salad Recipes

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GRAPEFRUIT SPINACH SALAD



Grapefruit Spinach Salad image

"My mother-in-law prepared this for us on a recent visit," relates Lee Ann Odell of Boulder, Colorado. The fresh-tasting salad of spinach and grapefruit is nicely dressed with a sweet honey mixture. "The recipe is so easy to put together, and we never have any leftovers," Lee Ann confirms.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium pink grapefruit
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Cut grapefruit in half; with a sharp knife, cut around each section to loosen fruit, reserving juice. In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, onion and grapefruit sections. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, honey, mustard and reserved grapefruit juice; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP AND GRAPEFRUIT SPINACH SALAD



Shrimp and Grapefruit Spinach Salad image

Orange slices are a common addition to spinach salad, but grapefruit is also delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pink grapefruit
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 pounds spinach, stems trimmed and leaves washed well (about 3 1/2 quarts)
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit, removing all the bitter white pith. Slice about 3/8 inch thick.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of the oil, whisking to combine.
  • Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, and cook, turning once, until pink, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Add the grapefruit, cooked shrimp, spinach, and onion to the vinaigrette in the large bowl. Toss well. Serve at once.

RADICCHIO, GRAPEFRUIT AND SPINACH SALAD



Radicchio, Grapefruit and Spinach Salad image

Categories     Salad     Citrus     Fruit     Leafy Green     Olive     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Oscars     Vinegar     Grapefruit     Spinach     Healthy     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 cup olive oil
2 white grapefruits
1 10-ounce head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces
8 ounces baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, pitted

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar and fennel seeds in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Cut all peel and white pith from grapefruits. Cut grapefruits between membranes to release segments. Stir segments into dressing. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Toss radicchio, spinach and olives in bowl. Add grapefruit segments and dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

BABY SPINACH, AVOCADO, GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



Baby Spinach, Avocado, Grapefruit Salad image

This is a delicious, refreshing salad great for the summer. I love the ruby red grapefruits and this is just another way of using them. From Delicious Living magazine.

Provided by bbblampwork

Categories     Citrus

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 red grapefruits
6 cups about 5 ounces baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced into crescents
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola (optional)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • 1. To make dressing, mix together honey, vinegar, and mustard. Using a wisk, add oil in a slow stream and mix well. Stir in poppy seeds. This makes about a cup of dressing.
  • 2. Using a serrated knife, cut, and peel the membranes from grapefruit. Section fruit and throw away the membranes.
  • 3. Gently arrange spinach on individual plates. Top with sliced avocado and grapefruit sections. Drizzle 1 tablespoon dressing over each salad. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and gorgonzola, if desired.

GRAPEFRUIT AND SPINACH SALAD



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From the issue of February 2007, Coup de Pouce. A very easy salad in 3 steps. The last one is very important.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Spinach

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 grapefruit, cut in supremes
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
4 cups baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • In a big bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey.
  • Add grapefruit supremes, walnuts, cranberries and baby spinach leaves.
  • And grab a fork and begin to eat ;).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.6, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 26.4, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.3, Protein 3.5

GRAPEFRUIT SPINACH SALAD



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Packed full of good-for-you stuff, a wonderful blend of tastes and textures with a low-fat, tart dressing. **Note: If you currently take cholesterol-lowering medication (statins) such as Lipitor, discuss grapefruit consumption with your doctor! (Studies show that an enzyme in grapefruit interacts with statins, causing an increased & potentially harmful blood level of medication.)

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Oranges

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
3 large grapefruits, peeled and sectiond
3 large oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 (6 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons bacon bits (or 3-4 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled)

Steps:

  • Wash spinach, break into bite size pieces & arrange in a salad bowl. Top with grapefruit & orange sections and water chestnuts.
  • Mix dressing ingredients together until well blended & pour over salad and chill for 30 minutes.
  • To serve, garnish with mushrooms and bacon.
  • ** Cooks note: - this dressing is tart. Add sugar or Splenda, to taste, if you prefer it sweet.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT ANDERSON



Spinach Salad with Grapefruit Anderson image

Provided by Vanessa R. Anderson

Categories     Salad     Onion     Quick & Easy     Grapefruit     Bacon     Spinach     Winter     Sesame     Gourmet     Connecticut

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 sesame seeds
1 large bunch spinach (about 1 1/4 pounds), coarse stems discarded and leaves washed well and spun dry
2 grapefruits, peel and pith cut away and sections cut free from membranes

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together vinegar, honey, and mustard and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • In a large heavy skillet cook onion and bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is pale golden and bacon is browned. Add sesame seeds and cook, stirring, until pale golden.
  • In a large serving bowl toss together spinach, grapefruit sections, and bacon mixture. Add about half of dressing and toss to combine, adding more dressing if desired.

RED GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO AND POMEGRANATE SPINACH SALAD



Red Grapefruit, Avocado and Pomegranate Spinach Salad image

A finalist in Cooking Light's Ultimate Reader Recipe Contest, published in their Jan/Feb 2010 issue. Sounds great.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 6 salads, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ripe avocado, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 lime, juice of
6 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
8 ounces red grapefruit sections (may use fresh if you have time to do so)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Brush avocado slices with lime juice.
  • Arrange 1.5 cups spinach on each of 6 small plates; top each serving with avocado slices and grapefruit sections.
  • Combine sugar, vinegar, mustard, and salt in a small bowl; whisk until sugar dissolves. Gradually add oil, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in poppy seeds.
  • Drizzle 1.5 t dressing over each salad.
  • Sprinkle each with 1/2 t sunflower seeds and about 1 T pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.8, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 74.8, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 10, Protein 2.4

BABY SPINACH, FENNEL AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



Baby Spinach, Fennel and Grapefruit Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups baby spinach leaves
1 fennel bulb, trimmed of any stalks or fronds and thinly sliced
1 cup grapefruit sections
1/2 cup reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1/4 cup finely minced shallots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the spinach, fennel, and grapefruit in a large salad bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together broth, shallots, parsley, oil, vinegar, and Dijon. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

BROILED GRAPEFRUIT-SPINACH SALAD



Broiled Grapefruit-Spinach Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Arrange 1 segmented red grapefruit on an oiled baking sheet; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1¿2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Broil until browned, 4 minutes. Whisk 2 tablespoons rice vinegar and 1 teaspoon dijon mustard in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the grapefruit, 5 ounces baby spinach and 1¿2 cup chopped walnuts; toss.

BABY SPINACH,FENNEL AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



BABY SPINACH,FENNEL AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c baby spinach leaves
2 c arugula
1 fennel bulb
1 c grapefurit sections-try to use 1 pink and one red grapefruit for nice color
1/4c minced shallots or chive blossoms.
2 tbs minced fresh parsley leaves
2 tbs olive oil
1 tbs balsamic vinegar
2 tbs dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste.
generous amounts of shave pamesan reggiano cheese.
garnish chive blossoms and pansies

Steps:

  • in small bowl wisk together the shallots, olive oil vinegar,mustard, parsley, salt and pepper. Add to tossed greens and grapefruit. Place flowersand chive blossom on top and then shaved parmesian.

SHRIMP AND GRAPEFRUIT SPINACH SALAD



SHRIMP AND GRAPEFRUIT SPINACH SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pink grapefruit
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 pound spinach, stems trimmed and leaves washed well
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit, removing all the bitter white pith. Slice about 3/8 inch thick. In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of the oil, whisking to combine. Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, and cook, turning once, until pink, about 3 minutes per side. Add the grapefruit, cooked shrimp, spinach, and onion to the vinaigrette in the large bowl. Toss well.

PORK MILANESA WITH WARM SPINACH, GRAPEFRUIT & POMEGRANATE SALAD



Pork Milanesa with Warm Spinach, Grapefruit & Pomegranate Salad image

The pork tenderloin: pounded thin and cooked to deliciousness. The spinach salad: stirred with grapefruit and pomegranate seeds. The crowd: impressed.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into 6 pieces, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
25 multigrain saltine crackers, finely crushed (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup oil, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
1/4 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 large onion, sliced
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) baby spinach leaves
1 large pink grapefruit, segmented
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Dip meat in sour cream, then in cracker crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of each piece.
  • Reserve 2 tsp. oil. Heat 2 Tbsp. of the remaining oil in medium skillet on medium heat. Add meat, in batches; cook 4 min. on each side or until done (145ºF), adding remaining oil as needed. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
  • Mix dressing and pomegranate juice until blended. Heat reserved oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in dressing mixture; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add spinach; toss to evenly coat. Stir in grapefruit and pomegranate seeds.
  • Serve meat with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

SPINACH GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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A sunshiny splash of citrus adds zest to this company-special spinach salad dressed up with dried cherries. To cut prep time to almost nothing (or when grapefruit is out of season), our Test Kitchen suggests using a jar of grapefruit segments found in your grocery produce section.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large pink grapefruit
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup olive oil
5 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Cut each grapefruit in half horizontally. With a sharp knife, cut around each section to loosen fruit; remove fruit segments and set aside. Squeeze grapefruit halves, reserving 1 tablespoon juice. In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, celery, cherries and grapefruit segments. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients and reserved juice; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH AVOCADO GRAPEFRUIT SALSA



SPINACH SALAD WITH AVOCADO GRAPEFRUIT SALSA image

Categories     Fruit     Leafy Green     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 2-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-4 salmon filets, sized for individual taste
1 lemon
1 avocado
1 large (preferably red) grapefruit
1/2 c. canola (or other lighter tasting) vegetable oil
salt and white pepper
Spring greens, baby spinach, or boston lettuce

Steps:

  • Bake or fry the salmon. If you intend to serve the salmon cold, this needs to be done several hours ahead. Meantime, peel and cut the avocado into 1/2 inch cubes. Place in a 1-quart or smaller bowl. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the avocado. Peel and remove the membrane of the grapefruit. Break the segments into thirds. Place it in the bowl along with all juices. Add 1/2 cup oil and gently fold together. Salt and pepper to taste. Wash and thoroughly dry the greens. Divide them among dinner plates, as per number of desired servings. Place a portion of the salmon on top of each pile of greens. Divide the avocado-grapefruit salsa over all.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT -BACON DRESSING



Spinach Salad With Grapefruit -Bacon Dressing image

Make and share this Spinach Salad With Grapefruit -Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 lb bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 large spinach, coarse stems discarded and leaves washed well and spun dry
2 grapefruits, peel and pith cut away and sections cut free from membranes
1 avocado, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together vinegar, honey, and mustard and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • In a large heavy skillet cook onion and bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is pale golden and bacon is browned. Add sesame seeds and cook, stirring, until pale golden.
  • In a large serving bowl toss together spinach, grapefruit sections, avocado, and bacon mixture. Add about half of dressing and toss to combine, adding more dressing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.3, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 12.9, Sodium 214.7, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 3

SPINACH AVOCADO GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



Spinach Avocado Grapefruit Salad image

Make and share this Spinach Avocado Grapefruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hollyfrolly

Categories     Citrus

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 ounces spinach, fresh
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 grapefruit, peeled, seeded, sectioned
1 avocado, halved, peeled and cut into 1 inch segments
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse and stem the spinach. Pat dry or spin to remove all moisture.
  • Tear the leaves into smaller pieces.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the garlic and oil- add the spinach and toss. -Set aside at this point.
  • In a small bowl, very carefully mix together the grapefruit and the avocado and add them to the spinach.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss lightly and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.5, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 31.7, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 2.4

WARM GRAPEFRUIT AND BABY SPINACH SALAD



WARM GRAPEFRUIT AND BABY SPINACH SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon butter
1 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned, with sections cut in half
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons freshly grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, and pepper to make vinegarette Melt butter in large non-reactive skillet over med.-high heat. When butter begins to foam, add grapefruit, paprika, and salt. Reduce heat slightly and saute until grapefruit is heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach leaves and gently fold them together with the warm fruit just long enough to wilt the spinach , about 45 seconds. Transfer the warm spinach grapefruit mixture to salad bowl and add the vinegarette. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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