Watercress and Red Grapefruit Salad
This recipe makes 6 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per each of 6 servings: about | - |
| cal | 97 |
| pro | 1 g |
| total fat | 7 g |
| sat. fat | 1 g |
| carb | 9 g |
| fibre | 2 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 116 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 3 |
| iron | 3 |
| vit A | 11 |
| vit C | 63 |
| folate | 16 |
Bags of washed salad mixes are a convenient way to get an extra serving of vegetables on the table. Throw in watercress (for folate) and ruby red grapefruit (for a serving of fruit) to make this stunning salad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 small red onion
- 2 ruby red grapefruits
- 3 cups washed salad greens.php">greens
- 1 cup watercress, coarse stems removed
- Grapefruit Chive Vinaigrette:
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 tsp chopped fresh chives
Preparation
Thinly slice onion into rings; place in bowl of ice water and let stand for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
Meanwhile, cut skin and pith from grapefruit. Working over bowl to catch juice, slice between membranes and pulp to release sections into bowl. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate onion and grapefruit in separate containers for up to 24 hours.)
Grapefruit Chive Vinaigrette: Drain grapefruit, reserving 2 tbsp (25 mL) juice and using remainder for another use. In measuring cup, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, pepper and reserved juice; stir in chives.
In large bowl, combine salad mix, watercress, onion and grapefruit; toss with vinaigrette.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: November 2006
- Keywords : Salad; Vegetarian; Heart-healthy; Watercress; Grapefruits; Red onions; Lettuce;
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