Grapefruit and Spinach Salad
Brighten up your plate with this refreshing Grapefruit and Spinach Salad, a nutrient-packed recipe that combines vibrant citrus and creamy avocado with crisp baby spinach and toasted walnuts for an irresistible blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal, this salad is dressed with a zesty homemade vinaigrette featuring freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, olive oil, and a hint of honey and Dijon mustard for a balanced tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is as easy to prepare as it is delicious, making it an ideal choice for light lunches, elegant dinner side dishes, or even a brunch centerpiece. Rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and crunch, this irresistible salad is sure to impress while keeping your day fresh and flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 medium grapefruit
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 cups walnuts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly, then place it into a large salad bowl.
Peel the grapefruits by removing the outer rind and pith. Using a sharp knife, slice between the membranes to extract the segments. Set the segments aside and squeeze any remaining juice from the membranes into a small bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado and add it to the salad.
Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before adding them to the salad.
In the small bowl with the reserved grapefruit juice, add olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until the dressing is well emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and vibrant Grapefruit and Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.4 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 36.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1450 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.6 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.3 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2143 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
