Using flaxseed oil for this creamy dressing adds a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids to each serving. It’s delicious over a smoked trout salad with red onion.
Creamy Vanilla-Grapefruit Dressing
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Ingredients
- 2 ruby red grapefruits
- 1 egg yolk or 2 tablespoons egg substitute
- 3 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and chopped into small pieces
- 1/3 cup flaxseed oil
Instructions
- Slice off grapefruit peels and white pith, exposing flesh. Carefully cut grapefruit segments from membranes; set aside. Squeeze 3 tablespoons juice from membranes; strain and transfer to a blender. Add egg yolk or egg substitute, vinegar, salt, pepper, paprika, and chopped vanilla bean. Purée on high until vanilla bean is thoroughly blended. With the motor running, slowly add oil. When emulsified, strain into a small bowl, discarding any tough vanilla bean debris. Refrigerate up to 1 week.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Vanilla-Grapefruit Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g
28%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 51mg
17%
Sodium 147mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates 7g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Protein 1g
2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING (1 tablespoon): 199 cal, 18g fat (4g mono, 12g poly, 2g sat), 51mg chol, 1g protein, 7g carb, 1g fiber, 147mg sodium
