**Grapefruit Vinaigrette: A Refreshing and Versatile Dressing for Salads, Marinades, and More**
Bursting with bright citrus flavor, grapefruit vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that can elevate the taste of a wide range of dishes. Made with fresh grapefruit juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey, this dressing is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and tangy. It's not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time.
In this article, we'll provide you with a classic grapefruit vinaigrette recipe, along with several variations that cater to different dietary preferences and flavor profiles. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing salad dressing, a flavorful marinade for grilled meats, or a tangy dipping sauce for appetizers, our grapefruit vinaigrette recipes have got you covered.
SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Citrus Fruit Nut Shellfish Appetizer Quick & Easy Lunch Grapefruit Shrimp Avocado Spinach Winter Hazelnut Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make vinaigrette:
- Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble salad:
- Cut peel, including all white pith, from fruit with a sharp paring knife and cut segments free from membranes. Halve enough grapefruit segments to measure 1 1/2 cups (reserve any remaining segments for another use).
- Coarsely chop hazelnuts. Melt butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook hazelnuts with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until a shade darker, about 5 minutes. Transfer nuts to paper towels to cool, reserving skillet.
- Quarter avocados lengthwise, then pit and peel. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shrimp, turning them, until golden and just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Toss together spinach, half of grapefruit segments, and half of vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange avocados and remaining grapefruit on 4 plates and top with shrimp, salad, and sprouts. Spoon remaining vinaigrette over salad and sprinkle with nuts.
GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE
A refreshing grapefruit dressing that's easy to make! I like to put it on a salad of spinach, walnuts, and apple chunks.
Provided by BrieanneM
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk grapefruit juice, vegetable oil, sugar, and dry mustard together in a bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 9.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 26.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
GRAPEFRUIT & FENNEL SALAD WITH MINT VINAIGRETTE
My dad has a red grapefruit tree and shares his crop with me. I toss the grapefruit with onion, fennel and mint for a fresh, fabulous salad. -Catherine Wilkinson, Dewey, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of the grapefruit; stand grapefruit upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from grapefruit. Cut along the membrane of each segment to remove fruit. Arrange fennel, grapefruit and onion on a serving platter., Place mint, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a small food processor; cover and process until mint is finely chopped. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUTéED FLUKE WITH GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Roy Blount Jr.
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a small saucepan, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, harissa, ginger and garlic. Over a bowl to catch the juices, cut the grapefruit segments free from the membrane. Set the segments aside and squeeze the remaining juice from the membrane into the bowl. Whisk 3 tablespoons grapefruit juice into the olive oil mixture.
- Lightly season the fluke on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet. When the oil shimmers, add 2 fluke fillets and cook for about 1 minute. Flip and cook for 30 more seconds. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for about 2 minutes. Keep the fish warm, and repeat with the remaining canola oil and 2 fillets.
- To serve, warm the vinaigrette over medium-low heat. Just before serving the fish, add the mint, rosemary and grapefruit segments and warm for about 1 minute, or until the segments are heated through. Lay a handful of frisee on each plate, followed by a piece of fish. Top the fish and frisee with grapefruit segments and a few spoonfuls of vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 290, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 956 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CITRUS (GRAPEFRUIT) VINAIGRETTE
Super easy and super tasty! Revised from a recipe from the Old Orchard Juice website. Note that I used about half the oil and I used canola instead of olive so that the grapefruit flavors could shine through, but that was just personal preference.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 14 oz, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Slowly whisk in olive oil to produce an emulsification.
- Serve with grapefruit sections and avocado slices with fresh spring mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.3, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 32.7, Carbohydrate 2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 0.1
SAUTEED LEAFY GREENS WITH GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE
Yummy greens, with a citrus spiked dressing and topped with sliced warm figs! Are you with me? Mmmmmm....mmmmmmm Adapted from Deliciuos Living magazine.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Citrus
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Warm 6 tbls. oil and dried rosemary in a small pan on low heat until rosemary just begins to drift. Don't boil. Remove from heat.
- In a blender or food processor, combine syrup, grapefruit juice and peel, lemon juice, 1 chopped garlic clove, salt and pepper; pulse for about 30 seconds. Run on high continuously while slowly adding oil-rosemary mixture. Continue blending for 1 minute. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate in a tightly covered jar if not using right away.
- Heat the remaining 1 teaspoons oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the remaining chopped garlic and saute until tender. Add kale or collard greens and braise slightly, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add 1/2 cup vinaigrette to the greens and saute on mediumlow heat until the vinaigrette is warmed and greens are nearly tender, about 4 minutes. Add the sliced figs and saute 1 minute more. Enjoy!
WINTER GREENS WITH GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Leafy Green Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Grapefruit Arugula Healthy Vegan Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk grapefruit juice and vinegar in large bowl. Whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. Add arugula and frisée. Toss greens to coat with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
ROMAINE SALAD WITH TEXAS RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT AND ROQUEFORT IN POMEGRANATE-PORT VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Combine the port, juices, and garlic in a nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup. Put the shallots in a stainless bowl, strain the reduction over them, and cool. Add the egg yolk, port reduction, and red wine vinegar to a bowl and whisk to combine. Combine the safflower and walnut oils and drizzle into the yolk mixture, whisking to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper.
- Dress the romaine with the pomegranate-port vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Divide between 8 chilled plates. Divide the grapefruit segments between the salads. Sprinkle crumbled Roquefort, then walnuts, and finally pomegranate seeds on top of the salads. Serve immediately.
GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE (WITH BROCCOLI)
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
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Tips:
- Select the Right Grapefruit: Choose ripe, juicy grapefruit with a deep color for the best flavor in your vinaigrette.
- Balance the Flavors: Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to your taste preference, ensuring a balance between the tartness of the grapefruit and the sweetness of the sweetener.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Incorporate fresh herbs like cilantro, mint, or basil to enhance the vinaigrette's flavor profile and add a refreshing touch.
- Experiment with Spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with spices like cumin, paprika, or chili powder to create a unique and flavorful vinaigrette.
- Adjust the Oil Ratio: Depending on your desired consistency, adjust the ratio of oil to vinegar. More oil will result in a richer, creamier vinaigrette, while less oil will yield a lighter, more tangy dressing.
- Let the Flavors Meld: Allow the vinaigrette to rest for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
Conclusion:
With its vibrant citrus flavor and versatility, grapefruit vinaigrette is a delightful dressing that can elevate your salads, grilled dishes, and even desserts. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or one with a unique twist, the tips and variations provided in this article will help you create a delicious and memorable grapefruit vinaigrette. Experiment with different flavor combinations and ingredients to find your perfect match. From sweet and tangy to savory and spicy, the possibilities are endless. So, grab a grapefruit, gather your ingredients, and let your culinary creativity shine through as you craft a flavorful and refreshing grapefruit vinaigrette that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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