GRAPEFRUIT AND WATERCRESS SALAD

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This deceptively simple and well-balanced salad combines a variety of flavors and textures -- tart, creamy, peppery -- and comes together in a snap.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 ruby red grapefruit
2 bunches watercress, tough stem ends removed (about 8 cups)
1 avocado, pitted and peeled, thinly sliced lengthwise and halved crosswise
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, and oil until combined.
  • Peel and cut grapefruit into segments (reserve juice for another use). Add watercress, avocado, and grapefruit to bowl with dressing. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently to combine. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

Ashley classic
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grapefruit. I also like to add a bit of crumbled feta cheese for an extra boost of flavor.


Mahim rahman Labib
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


King Khanrasel
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. I love the combination of grapefruit and watercress.


Ciara Jones
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I'm not a fan of watercress, so I substituted arugula instead. The salad was still delicious!


Molla Shakil
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Daniel Toomire
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grapefruit. I also like to add a bit of crumbled feta cheese for an extra boost of flavor.


Bernard Agyekum
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Jessica-louise Ball
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. I love the combination of grapefruit and watercress.


Abdii Haji
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I'm not a fan of watercress, so I substituted arugula instead. The salad was still delicious!


Matias Quispe Riquelme
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Hamza Azam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grapefruit. I also like to add a bit of crumbled feta cheese for an extra boost of flavor.


Hnxm Jubin
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and healthy. I often make it for lunch or dinner, and it's always a hit.


Abdulamin Afridi
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of grapefruit, watercress, and avocado is simply delicious.


Saamiya Cabdikarin
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I've never been a big fan of grapefruit, but this salad changed my mind. The citrusy flavor was perfectly balanced by the other ingredients, and the salad was incredibly refreshing.


Douglas McDonald
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This salad was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The grapefruit added a refreshing citrusy tang, while the watercress provided a peppery bite. The avocado added a creamy richness, and the almonds added a nutty crunch. Overall, this salad wa