This vibrant salad balances the bright acidity of grapefruit with the earthy sweetness of baby spinach. The fruit is gently sautéed in butter with paprika, creating a warm, comforting base that wilts the greens perfectly. A simple red wine vinaigrette adds a sharp, refreshing finish. ItâÂÂs an elegant yet effortless dish, ideal for a light lunch, a spring dinner party, or a healthy side dish. Ready in under twenty minutes, it showcases seasonal ingredients at their best without any complicated techniques.
Warm Grapefruit And Baby Spinach Salad
Description
This vibrant salad balances the bright acidity of grapefruit with the earthy sweetness of baby spinach. The fruit is gently saut&# 195;©ed in butter with paprika, creating a warm, comforting base that wilts the greens perfectly. A simple red wine vinaigrette adds a sharp, refreshing finish. ItâÂÂs an elegant yet effortless dish, ideal for a light lunch, a spring dinner party, or a healthy side dish. Ready in under twenty minutes, it showcases seasonal ingredients at their best without any complicated techniques.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and pepper to create a vinaigrette. Set aside.
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Peel the grapefruit and cut it into sections, removing any visible pith or membrane. Halve the sections if they are large.
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In a large, nonreactive skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
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When the butter begins to foam, add the grapefruit sections, paprika, and salt.
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Reduce the heat slightly and sauté until the grapefruit is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add the baby spinach leaves to the skillet and gently fold them together with the warm fruit just long enough to wilt the spinach, about 45 seconds.
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Transfer the warm spinach-grapefruit mixture to a salad bowl and add the vinaigrette.
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Toss well to coat and divide among 6 individual salad plates.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 92.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.1g14%
- Saturated Fat 2.0g10%
- Cholesterol 4.0mg2%
- Sodium 12.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.2g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 1.8g
- Protein 0.3g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For best results, use ripe but firm grapefruits to maintain structure during sautéing.
This dish is best served immediately while the spinach is still slightly warm and wilted.
If the grapefruit is very sweet, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat.
Recipe adapted from "Citrus" by Ethel and Georgeanne Brennan.
