Wing It Grapefruit And Greens Salad For 2 Food

AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
• Before serving, cut the avocados in 1/2, remove the seeds, and carefully peel off the skin. Cut each half into 4 thick slices. Toss the avocado slices in the vinaigrette to prevent them from turning brown. Use a large, sharp knife to slice the peel off the grapefruits (be sure to remove all the white pith), then cut between the membranes to release the grapefruit segments.
• Arrange the avocado slices around the edge of a large platter. Arrange the grapefruit segments in the center. Spoon the vinaigrette on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

SMOKED TROUT AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Grate 1/4 teaspoon zest from the grapefruit and set aside. Trim the ends from the grapefruit, then cut away the peel and white pith. Working over a bowl, cut along both sides of each membrane with a paring knife to remove the segments. Discard any seeds. Cut the grapefruit segments into pieces. Squeeze the juice from the membranes into the bowl.
• Make the dressing: Whisk the sour cream, 2 tablespoons of the grapefruit juice, the grapefruit zest, scallions, 2 tablespoons water and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Toss the watercress, endive, lettuce, celery and onion in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Divide the salad among shallow bowls. Top with the reserved grapefruit segments and the smoked trout.

SAUTEED LEAFY GREENS WITH GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE

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

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.

GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut peel and outer membrane from grapefruit.
• Working over a strainer set over a bowl, cut between inner membranes and fruit to relase segments into strainer.
• Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl,Discard peel and membranes.
• In a large bowl, combine oil, lime juice and grapefruit juice.
• Add salad greens and mix gently to coat.
• Place in salad bowl or put on plates.
• Top with grapefruit segments, avocado, almonds and green onion.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

SALAD GREENS WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, honey, salt, pepper and olive oil. Set aside.
• Toss the greens with the grapefruit, cheese and red onion. Pour on the vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.