Caramelized Grapefruit Salad Recipe

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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

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Caramelized Grapefruit Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 10 25

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 California Avocado, peeled and cubed
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons reduced-fat honey mustard salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

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. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 249 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 199 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Caramelized Grapefruit Salad in Simple & Delicious February/March 2011, p35