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Easy
15 MIN
White, yellow, pink or red, grapefruit is a refreshing addition to your meals.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 4 Serving(s)
- 3 cups mixed lettuce
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 2 fresh red grapefruits, cut in segments
- 1 fresh orange, cut in segments
- 1 cup canned mandarin oranges in light syrup (drain & reserve syrup)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Grapefruit Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/4 cup reserved mandarin orange syrup
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Divide the lettuce, arugula, grapefruit and oranges between the four plates. Top each with pecans, pomegranate seeds and goat cheese.
To make the grapefruit vinaigrette: Whisk together the first five ingredients. Then, slowly whisk in the canola oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Pour desired amount of dressing on each plate just prior to serving. For added protein, serve with grilled chicken, if desired.
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