Give retro broiled grapefruit the morning off and make a robust citrus salad instead. Ginger, lime, and black pepper perk up sweet-sour-bitter pink grapefruit segments for a sophisticated side for breakfast in bed. The best part: this recipe’s core ingredient is ultra heart-healthy. Women who eat grapefruit as part of a healthy diet may see higher HDL (good) cholesterol, as well as lower triglycerides and C-reactive protein.
Sleep-in option
Segment grapefruit up to 1 day in advance and store airtight in refrigerator, in its juices. Dress with spices right before serving.
Spiced Ruby Red Grapefruit Salad
Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small ruby red grapefruits, cold
- 1 tsp (5 mL) grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp (5 mL) lime zest
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper or pink pepper
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories43
- protein1g
- fat0g
- saturated fat0g
- trans fat0g
- carbohydrates11g
- sugars1g
- fibre1g
- sodium0mg
Directions
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Using sharp knife, peel and segment grapefruit into large bowl and squeeze in juice from the core and pith. Gently mix in ginger, lime zest, coconut sugar, and black pepper. Serve immediately.
Allison Day, RHN, is a nutritionist, blogger, and cookbook author. Check out her cookbooks, Whole Bowls and Purely Pumpkin (Skyhorse Publishing, 2016).
