Grapefruit with Olive Oil & Sea Salt

Fresh grapefruit sliced into rounds and very simply dressed with superb olive oil and flaky sea salt results in a juicy salad that works particularly well when served with sausages, eggs, and other rich brunch favorites. Or offer it for dinner with grilled or roasted meats. If you can’t get good grapefruit, try it with oranges, tangerines and other citrus. Grapefruit is a low calorie, nutrient dense food, rich in vitamins A & C, fiber and antioxidants. It contains several vitamins and minerals that can help boost the immune system and it has been linked with weight loss, likely due to its fiber and water content. Eating grapefruit regularly may also help prevent insulin resistance, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest oils you can consume, boasting high levels of antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids that help protect against heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

Makes: 4 servings
Time to cook: 5 minutes

Ingredients

· 3 Ruby Red grapefruit

· Good quality extra-virgin olive oil

· Flaky sea salt (for example Maldon salt)

Cooking Instructions

1. Peel fruit, pulling and scraping off as much of the white pith as possible. Slice in rounds ½-inch thick and lay them out on a platter.

2. Drizzle grapefruit lightly with oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve.

Nutrition per serving
100 calories; 3 grams fat; 0 gram saturated fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 20 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 13 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 429 milligrams sodium

Recipe by Danny Amend, Adapted by Melissa Clark, NY Times Cooking

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