Caramelized Grapefruit Salad

Name: Caramelized Grapefruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 249 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Warm Grapefruit Pecan Salad in Simple & Delicious February/March 2011

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Emiie

Jul 17, 2017

The grapefruit doesn't add much. It tastes better without the grapefruit.
jrmonnin1

Aug 13, 2011

This salad is wonderful for a change and adds a lot of texture and flavor.