Caramelized Grapefruit Salad

Name: Caramelized Grapefruit Salad
Ingredients: 1/3 cup pecan halves; 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided; 1 medium grapefruit, peeled and cut into segments; 4 cups spring mix salad greens; 3/4 cup chopped cucumber; 2 green onions, sliced; 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 3 tablespoons reduced-fat honey mustard salad dressing; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
1 medium grapefruit, peeled and cut into segments
4 cups spring mix salad greens
3/4 cup chopped cucumber
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons reduced-fat honey mustard salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

1

In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook and stir pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.
2

Coat grapefruit segments with remaining sugar. Coat the same skillet with cooking spray; cook grapefruit over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned.
3

In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, onions, avocado and bacon. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat.
4

Divide salad among four serving plates. Top with grapefruit and pecans; sprinkle with pepper.