Here’s an easy, healthy salad for a summer brunch that is heart-healthy, diabetes-friendly and (with the appropriate substitutions) gluten-free.
Pink grapefruit gives the shrimp a citrus spark. Fresh mint and avocado top it off with great flavor and healthy fat.
Ingredients
3 pink grapefruit
2 Tbsp wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard (gluten free if needed)
1/8 tsp + 1/2 tsp salt •1/4 tsp black pepper
4 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 lb baby spinach (about 3 1/2 quarts)
1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
Preparation
With a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit, removing all the bitter white pith. Slice about 3/8 inch thick.
In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of the oil, whisking to combine. Set aside.
Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook, turning once, until pink, about 3 minutes per side.
Add the grapefruit, cooked shrimp, spinach, mint, onion and avocado to the vinaigrette in the large bowl.
Toss well. Serve immediately.
Yield: 6 servings
Note: Grapefruit interacts with many drugs, including some statins. If you aren't sure, check with your doctor to be sure it's OK for you to eat grapefruit.
Entrees - Pink Grapefruit and Shrimp Salad Recipe
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Review Date: February 26, 2013
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