Watercress, Pink Grapefruit, and Walnut Salad Recipe

Name: Watercress, Pink Grapefruit, and Walnut Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 tablespoons minced ginger; 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons rice-wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 1/8 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pink grapefruit; 8 ounces watercress (about 2 bunches), thick stems removed; 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 1/4 tablespoons minced ginger
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons rice-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pink grapefruit
8 ounces watercress (about 2 bunches), thick stems removed
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper

1
Make the dressing: Whisk together ginger, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar in a small bowl.
2
Gradually add olive oil, whisking constantly until fully combined.
3
Set aside.
4
Remove peel and pith from grapefruit.
5
Holding over a medium bowl, carve out flesh between the membranes, letting segments drop into the bowl (you should have about 3/4 cup segments).
6
Add watercress.
7
Pour dressing over watercress and grapefruit; toss to coat.
8
Sprinkle with walnuts.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
(Per serving)
11
Calories: 216
12
Fat: 20g
13
Cholesterol: 0mg
14
Carbohydrate: 8g
15
Sodium: 59mg
16
Protein: 4g
17
Fiber: 2g

223

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 tablespoons minced ginger, 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons rice-wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Watercress, Pink Grapefruit, and Walnut Salad falls under the Salads 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.

Watercress, Pink Grapefruit, and Walnut Salad

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