Smoked Trout and Grapefruit Salad Recipe

Name: Smoked Trout and Grapefruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large pink or red grapefruit; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 bunch watercress, trimmed; 2 heads endive, thinly sliced crosswise; 1 head Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces; 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 pound smoked trout, skin discarded and fish flaked

Servings: persons

1
Grate 1/4 teaspoon zest from the grapefruit and set aside.
2
Trim the ends from the grapefruit, then cut away the peel and white pith.
3
Working over a bowl, cut along both sides of each membrane with a paring knife to remove the segments.
4
Discard any seeds.
5
Cut the grapefruit segments into pieces.
6
Squeeze the juice from the membranes into the bowl.
7
Make the dressing: Whisk the sour cream, 2 tablespoons of the grapefruit juice, the grapefruit zest, scallions, 2 tablespoons water and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl.
8
Toss the watercress, endive, lettuce, celery and onion in a large bowl.
9
Add the dressing and toss to coat.
10
Divide the salad among shallow bowls.
11
Top with the reserved grapefruit segments and the smoked trout.
12
Per serving: Calories 225; Fat 9 g (Saturated 5 g); Cholesterol 101 mg; Sodium 309 mg; Carbohydrate 16 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 20 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large pink or red grapefruit, 1/2 cup sour cream, 3 scallions, thinly sliced, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Smoked Trout and Grapefruit Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

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

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Smoked Trout and Grapefruit Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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