Do you like grapefruit? We do. And we really like this fun and unique shrimp salad with grapefruit. It might sound like a crazy mix, but it is delicious. After his first bite, my husband started nodding and said, "Yep. You can make this any time."Note that the dressing recipe makes a lot. (The measurements are easier this way.) You could probably halve it. Or double the salad.
THE RECIPE:
1 1b. shrimp, cooked (veins and tails removed)
6 oz. spinach
1 grapefruit, peeled, sectioned and cut into chunks
Sugar (optional)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese OR desired amount of crumbled feta
1/2 c. walnuts or pistachios*
Place grapefruit chunks in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Set aside while assembling remainder of salad ingredients. Toss in grapefruit. Pour dressing over individual servings as desired.
Dressing:
1/3 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. grapefruit juice
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. poppy seeds
1/2 c. oil (I used canola)
Mix first five ingredients, then add oil in thin, steady stream, whisking as you go.
*I used walnuts and toasted them under the broiler.
Yum. We loved it. I added some avocado because we had it in the fridge and it needed to be used. I used toasted pine nuts, which was a rare treat because a friend had given them to me. We'll definitely make this again. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDid you serve this with your grape fruit drink? I'm still waiting for you to post that! :O
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