Caramelized Onion And Grapefruit Salad Recipes

CARAMELIZED GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook and stir pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., Coat grapefruit segments with remaining sugar. Coat the same skillet with cooking spray; cook grapefruit over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned., In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, onions, avocado and bacon. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. , Divide salad among four serving plates. Top with grapefruit and pecans; sprinkle with pepper.

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.

EDAMAME AND CARAMELIZED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• For the caramelized onions: In a medium pot, add the butter and set over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with salt, stirring once to coat, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow to slowly caramelize, until dark golden brown and the edges are crisped, 12 to 15 minutes, stirring only a few times during the process. Season and remove from the heat. Set aside.
• For the dressing: Mix the yogurt with the cilantro, lime juice, shallots and agave nectar. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready for use.
• For the salad: Combine the edamame, snow peas and tomatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and the caramelized onions and toss thoroughly coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, spoon the salad into a serving dish.

GRAPEFRUIT, ONION, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place the grapefruit slices in a slightly overlapping pattern on a serving platter. Sprinkle the onion slices over the grapefruit. Then sprinkle the olives. Top with the basil and chives. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the salad. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

GRAPEFRUIT, ROMAINE AND RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• On each dinner plate make a wreath of romaine. Make an inner circle with onions and grapefruit. Pour over dressing.

GRAPEFRUIT AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Peel grapefruits and slice crosswise into thin rounds. Arrange grapefruit slices on a platter. Slice the red onion and sprinkle over the grapefruit slices. Drizzle with the olive oil and sherry vinegar and season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the poppy seeds over top to garnish.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• For the caramelized onions: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
• For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice and honey. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• For the salad: Peel and trim the ends from each grapefruit. Using a paring knife, cut along the membrane on both sides of each segment. Free the segments and add them to a large salad bowl. Add the lettuce, fennel, cucumber, scallions, and thyme.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are coated. Arrange the caramelized onions on top and serve.

GRAPEFRUIT AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. On four salad plates, arrange the lettuce, grapefruit, onion, and avocado. Drizzle with dressing.