Best 10 Caramelized Grapefruit Salad Recipes

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Caramelized grapefruit salad is a delightful dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of grapefruit with the richness of caramelized sugar. It is a refreshing and vibrant salad that is perfect for any occasion, whether it is a casual lunch, a fancy dinner party, or a potluck gathering. The caramelized grapefruit salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. The zesty and juicy grapefruit pairs perfectly with the sweet and slightly smoky flavor of the caramelized sugar, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of other ingredients such as fresh mint, walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese adds complexity and texture to the salad, making it a truly memorable dish. So, let's embark on a culinary adventure and discover the best recipe for caramelized grapefruit salad that will surely impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 42m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

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.

GRAPEFRUIT, ONION, AND BASIL SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 grapefruits, trimmed of skin and cut into large slices
1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted chopped black olives
1 bunch basil, leaves thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped chives
3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the grapefruit slices in a slightly overlapping pattern on a serving platter. Sprinkle the onion slices over the grapefruit. Then sprinkle the olives. Top with the basil and chives. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the salad. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 214 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 8 grams

FRESH HERB, GRAPEFRUIT, AND FENNEL SALAD



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Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton

Categories     Salad     Herb     Appetizer     Side     Christmas     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Grapefruit     Mint     Fennel     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large ruby-red grapefruit or 3 blood oranges
2 small fresh fennel bulbs, trimmed, halved vertically, sliced paper-thin
1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt flakes

Steps:

  • Cut off top and bottom ends of grapefruit. Stand on 1 flat side. Starting at top of fruit, cut off all peel and white pith, following curve of fruit. Working over bowl, cut between membranes, releasing segments; squeeze any juice into bowl. Transfer segments to another bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover juice and segments separately and chill.
  • Combine fennel and herbs in large bowl. Cut grapefruit segments into 1/3- to 1/2-inch cubes. Add to bowl with fennel and toss to coat. Arrange salad on platter. Drizzle lightly with oil, then grapefruit juice, if desired. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and serve.

DRUNKEN GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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You won't believe how good this is. Buy the grapefruit in refrigerated jars in your market's produce section.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups refrigerated grapefruit, drained and juice reserved
¼ cup white sugar
3 fluid ounces gin
8 leaves fresh mint, minced
8 whole mint leaves

Steps:

  • Mix grapefruit, 1/2 cup reserved juice, and sugar in a bowl until sugar dissolves. Transfer grapefruit mixture to 8 serving cups; top each with about 1 teaspoon gin. Sprinkle minced mint over each cup. Garnish each cup with 1 mint leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.4 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 27.6 g

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

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

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH GRAPEFRUIT-FENNEL SALAD



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Seared sea scallops over a fresh grapefruit-fennel salad with shallot vinaigrette.

Provided by The Herbalist & The Carnivore

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
16 large sea scallops
½ medium red grapefruit
½ bulb fennel
3 cups baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon diced shallot
1 teaspoon brown mustard
1 teaspoon honey
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Pat scallops dry and add to the hot pan; sear until caramelized, 6 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • While scallops are cooking, peel, skin, and slice grapefruit. Slice fennel thinly, reserving a few fronds. Place grapefruit, fennel, fronds, and spinach in a large bowl.
  • Prepare dressing by mixing remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Add seared scallops to the salad and mix to combine. Drizzle dressing over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 41.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 530.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CARAMELIZED GRAPEFRUIT CHIPS



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Use these beautiful chips to garnish our Grapefruit Mimosas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 grapefruit
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 175 degrees. Line two baking pans with Silpats. With a very sharp knife, slice grapefruit into 1/16-inch-thick slices. Place slices on prepared baking pans.
  • Place confectioners' sugar in a strainer; sprinkle over grapefruit. Turn chips over, and coat with remaining sugar. Bake until chips glisten and have a syrupy coating, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Remove baking pans from oven; with tongs, turn chips over. Return baking pans to oven, rotating shelves. Cook until lightly golden and crispy, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Transfer chips to rack to cool and harden.

ALICE WATERS'S GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD



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This simple, refreshing salad from Alice Waters, the founder and owner of Chez Panisse, the legendary Berkeley restaurant, can be served as a first course or to revive the palate between the main course and dessert. It came to The Times in 2010 when the Well blog featured a number of recipes from "The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook: Recipes and Behind-the-Scenes Stories from America's Hottest Chefs."

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium ruby grapefruit
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium Hass avocados, cut in half and pits removed
Fresh chervil

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit down to the flesh, removing all the rind and pith. Cut the sections free, slicing carefully along the partitioning membranes, and set them aside. Squeeze the juice from the membranes. Measure 2 tablespoons of the juice into a small bowl.
  • Stir the vinegar into the juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk in the oil. Taste, and adjust the acid and salt.
  • Peel the avocado halves and cut them into 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Arrange the grapefruit sections and avocado slices alternately on a plate, and spoon the vinaigrette over. Garnish with chervil, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 183, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 364 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

CARAMELIZED GRAPEFRUIT



Caramelized Grapefruit image

Lightly caramelized fruit makes for a great, healthy start to your day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pink or red grapefruit, halved
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat broiler with rack set 4 inches from heat. With a paring knife, loosen grapefruit segments from membranes and pith.
  • Sprinkle grapefruit with sugar and cinnamon. Broil on a baking sheet until tops are slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Top with yogurt, and garnish with more cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and juicy grapefruits for the best flavor. Look for grapefruits that are heavy for their size and have a smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Use a sharp knife to segment the grapefruit. This will help to prevent the segments from breaking apart and will make it easier to remove the pith.
  • If you don't have a grapefruit spoon, you can use a regular spoon to remove the segments. Just be careful not to cut into the pith.
  • Caramelize the grapefruit segments in a single layer. This will help them to cook evenly and will prevent them from sticking together.
  • Don't overcook the grapefruit segments. They should be slightly caramelized and still have a bit of a bite to them.
  • Serve the caramelized grapefruit segments immediately. They can be served on their own, or they can be used as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, or pancakes.

Conclusion:

Caramelized grapefruit salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, caramelized grapefruit salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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