Red Grapefruit Feta And Mint Salad Recipes

GRAPEFRUIT-MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Using a sharp chef's knife, cut away the peel and white parts from 3 red grapefruits, then cut between the membranes to remove the segments. Squeeze the membranes over a bowl to extract the juice.
• Whisk 2 tablespoons clover honey and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint into the juice. Arrange the grapefruit segments on a platter and drizzle with the dressing.

GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH HONEY-MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Segment the grapefruits: Slice off the top and bottom of each grapefruit, stand the fruit on a cut side and slice away the peel, pith and a sliver of flesh. Working over a bowl and holding the fruit in one hand, run a paring knife between each segment and the membrane to free the segments. Collect the segments in a bowl. Squeeze the membranes over the bowl to remove as much juice as possible, then discard the membranes. Set a strainer over a large liquid measuring cup and dump the segments into the strainer. Reserve 1 cup juice.
• Whisk the honey and mint into the reserved grapefruit juice. Arrange the grapefruit segments on a platter or in a shallow bowl and drizzle with the dressing.

FARRO, FETA, AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Boil farro in salted water for 25 to 30 minutes and drain. Combine in a bowl with chickpeas. Stir in the lemon juice and zest and olive oil. When cool, stir in the cheese, tomatoes, red onion, and mint.

RED POTATOES WITH OLIVES, FETA AND MINT

Steps:

• Place potatoes and 3 tablespoons mint in large pot of salted water. Bring water to boil, reduce heat and simmer potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes; transfer to large bowl.
• Set aside 2 tablespoons each of mint, cheese and olives; add remainder to warm potatoes. Mix in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish potatoes with reserved mint, cheese and olives. Serve warm.

RED GRAPEFRUIT AND FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Using a paring knife, remove peel, pith, and outer membranes from 2 grapefruit. Slice into 1/4-inch rounds; set aside. Squeeze juice from remaining grapefruit, and set aside.
• Place fennel seeds in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until golden brown and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder, and grind until very fine.
• Place ground seeds in a bowl; add 1/4 cup grapefruit juice, honey, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine, slowly adding olive oil. Set dressing aside.
• Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice onion into thin rounds; place in a bowl. Pour remaining grapefruit juice over onions; toss.
• Cut fennel in half lengthwise; remove core. Using mandoline, slice fennel. Drain onions; place in a large bowl. Add fennel, spinach, and grapefruit rounds. Toss with dressing.

GRAPEFRUIT & FENNEL SALAD WITH MINT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of the grapefruit; stand grapefruit upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from grapefruit. Cut along the membrane of each segment to remove fruit. Arrange fennel, grapefruit and onion on a serving platter., Place mint, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a small food processor; cover and process until mint is finely chopped. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad.

RED GRAPEFRUIT FETA AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Using a small sharp knife, remove the skin from the grapefruit and the grapefruit segments- cutting closed to either side of the white membrane. Discard the membrane.
• Place grapefruit, cucumber, red onion, feta, olives and mint in a bowl and toss with balsamic vinegar.
• Divide among serving plates.