Gluten Free Pink Grapefruit and Shrimp Salad Recipe

               
Enjoy a citrusy shrimp salad loaded with fresh, heart-healthy ingredients like fresh herbs, baby spinach and avocado. You are sure to love the bright, tangy flavor and quick cooking time.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
3 pink grapefruits
2 Tbsp wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp salt plus 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 lbs baby spinach (about 3 1/2 qts)
1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
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Directions
Step 1

With a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit, removing all the bitter white pith. Slice about 3/8 inch thick.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of the oil, whisking to combine. Set aside.

Step 3

Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook, turning once, until pink, about 3 minutes per side.

Step 4

Add the grapefruit, cooked shrimp, spinach, mint, onion and avocado to the vinaigrette in the large bowl. Toss well. Serve immediately.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 306
Make this for: Heart Healthy
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 2 cups spinach, 1/4 lb shrimp
Per serving:
calories:306
total fat:14g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:172mg
sodium:347mg
total carb:8g
fibers:6g
proteins:27g

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Gluten Free Pink Grapefruit and Shrimp Salad Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
3 pink grapefruits
2 Tbsp wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp salt plus 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 lbs baby spinach (about 3 1/2 qts)
1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
Directions
Step 1

With a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit, removing all the bitter white pith. Slice about 3/8 inch thick.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of the oil, whisking to combine. Set aside.

Step 3

Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook, turning once, until pink, about 3 minutes per side.

Step 4

Add the grapefruit, cooked shrimp, spinach, mint, onion and avocado to the vinaigrette in the large bowl. Toss well. Serve immediately.

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