Salads are a great summer side or meal, but it’s easy to get into a salad rut. It’s a good thing!Food Network Star Giada De Laurentiis has us covered with a salad recipe that’s anything but boring. But first, she reveals the savory ingredient that elevates any dish, including one of her favorite dishes—a refreshing summer salad.
Typically known for her pasta dishes and posting decadent recipes like her spinach dip grilled cheese on social media, De Laurentiis’ spin on this summer salad recipe has us drooling.
On her Instagram, The Giadzy, De Laurentiis writes, “It’s a well-known fact that caramelized onions make everything better, and salad is no exception.”
De Laurentiis enjoys adding another element to salads and onions. A unique combination of grapefruit and caramelized onion takes De Laurentiis’ California-style greens to the next level.
The caramelized onions’ sweetness and savory flavors are perfectly balanced by the grapefruit’s tart and tangy notes.
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“The deeply flavorful onions + tart ruby red grapefruit makes a delicious contrast of flavors in this beautiful salad,” De Laurentiis adds.
Adding a red wine vinegar dressing to this citrusy salad adds an even bolder, vibrant flavor that’s perfect for summer nights.
Caramelized Onions
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Caramelized Onion And Grapefruit Salad
Suitable as an appetizer or an entree, this luxurious salad studded with pink grapefruit makes a great side dish for lighter fare. With its refreshing, sweet, and tart flavors, this dish goes well with chicken, shrimp, or salmon.