This fabulous Thai Pink Grapefruit Salad is like sunshine in a bowl full of Asian flavors! Juicy, spicy, and fresh, it’s easy to prepare and works as a palate-awakening starter. It would go nicely with spicy roasted chicken, grilled shrimp, or fried tofu for a non-meat meal.
Start out by toasting the coconut flakes and cashews. Peel and section the grapefruits, then liberate the fruit flesh from the membranes. Next, prepare the dressing. Whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, fish sauce, minced shallot, chopped mint leaves, minced dried shrimp, and minced jalapeño. Toss the dressing with the prepared grapefruit pieces and add in coconut and cashews. Let the salad stand for 10 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and mingle. Enjoy! The salad tastes best at room temperature and keeps fine in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To make this Thai Pink Grapefruit Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add in ½ cup coconut flakes and 2 tablespoons chopped cashews. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted, 3-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool.
Peel and section 2 grapefruits, removing skin and white pith. Over a large bowl to catch the juice, liberate the fruit sections from the membranes. Cut the sections into 1-inch pieces and place them in the bowl with their juice.
In a small bowl, combine together ⅓ cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves, ½ minced shallot, 1 tablespoon dried shrimp, ½ minced jalapeño, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons orange juice.
Add the dressing to the bowl with grapefruit and toss gently to combine.
Add in the toasted coconut flakes and cashews and gently toss to mix all. Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serve at room temperature and enjoy!
Are you craving Thai recipes? Give this easy and delicious Thai Pink Grapefruit Salad a try and skip the takeout. It’s juicy, spicy, and flavorful. Made it? Let us know how you liked it, and don’t forget to snap a photo and tag #cookmerecipes on Instagram.
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