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Recipes
Grapefruit and Ricotta Salad
6 servings
10 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 2 medium pink (or white) grapefruit
  • 1 small red onion
  • ½ cup hot banana pepper rings
  • 4 oz mixed greens
  • 1 (0.75 oz) package fresh basil
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper, divided
  • ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese

Steps

    1. Peel grapefruit, then slice each into ¼-inch rounds. Slice onion (½ cup); drain banana pepper rings.
    2. Toss in large bowl: greens, basil (leaves only), grapefruit, banana peppers, onions, oil, vinegar, salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Divide salad mixture evenly among serving plates; top each evenly with dollops of cheese and sprinkle with remaining pepper. Serve.

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 170, Total Fat 12g, Sat Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 10mg, Sodium 290mg, Total Carb 13g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 7g, Protein 4g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 6%