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.
I made this Thai Pink Grapefruit Salad for my family gathering last weekend and it was a hit! The flavors were refreshing and vibrant. I loved how simple it was to prepare. Everyone kept asking for the recipe. It reminded me of the summers spent with my mom in Thailand, enjoying fresh fruit under the sun.
Taste superbly fresh
Bright, delicious, loved!
This salad is a game changer! Kids loved it—it’s super fresh and easy to make!
Fantastic! I made this salad for a family dinner and everyone loved it. The flavors were so fresh and vibrant, it reminded me of summer days at the beach. I used grapefruits from our backyard, which made it even more special. Will definitely make again.
This salad is bright and refreshing. I made it for my family gathering, and it was a hit.
I can't believe how simple and delicious this Thai Pink Grapefruit Salad is. I made it for a picnic, and everyone was raving about it. The mix of fresh grapefruit and coconut takes it to a whole new level. Definitely a keeper in my recipe book.
My family loved this Thai Pink Grapefruit Salad at our picnic. It’s so simple and refreshing! Thank you.
OMG, this salad is a total game changer! Made it for the fam, and they devoured it! 🌟
Man, this salad is bomb! Made it for my wife and we loved the flavors. Super easy too.
Fresh and spicy!
Super tasty salad!
Delicious!
Superb. This Thai Pink Grapefruit Salad was a hit at our family gathering. I made it for the first time, and my kids loved it. The flavors were refreshing and unique. It paired perfectly with the shrimp we grilled. Will definetly make it again.
This Thai Pink Grapefruit Salad is absolutly amazing. I made it for my wife’s birthday, and it was a hit! The flavors are so fresh and vibrant. Super easy to prepare, and the toasted coconut adds such a nice crunch. Will definitely make it again.
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