How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Grapefruit, Beet, and Blue Cheese Salad?

You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded, 1 grapefruit, peel and pith cut away with a serrated knife and sections cut free from membranes, 1 ounce chilled fine-quality blue cheese, cut into small thin slices, 2 peeled cooked beets, grated coarse (about 1 cup), and more.

Is Grapefruit, Beet, and Blue Cheese Salad suitable as salads?

Yes, Grapefruit, Beet, and Blue Cheese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Grapefruit, Beet, and Blue Cheese Salad?

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grapefruit, Beet, and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Grapefruit, Beet, and Blue Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded; 1 grapefruit, peel and pith cut away with a serrated knife and sections cut free from membranes; 1 ounce chilled fine-quality blue cheese, cut into small thin slices; 2 peeled cooked beets, grated coarse (about 1 cup); 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; coarse salt to taste; coarsely ground pepper to taste

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this Grapefruit, Beet, and Blue Cheese Salad is a must-try. Made with knife, blue cheese, beets and extra-virgin olive…

This Grapefruit, Beet, and Blue Cheese Salad relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and coarse salt to taste. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 89 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Salads

Servings: persons

1/2 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded
1 grapefruit, peel and pith cut away with a serrated knife and sections cut free from membranes
1 ounce chilled fine-quality blue cheese, cut into small thin slices
2 peeled cooked beets, grated coarse (about 1 cup)
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
coarse salt to taste
coarsely ground pepper to taste

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
89 kcal
Category
Salads

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