Taco Salad and Frozen Yogurt Drops
When you have a ton of corn in the summer freeze it for later! Fresh corn in tacos is a winning combo.
Ingredient: Grapefruit
Grapefruit-
- Description-
Grapefruit has a refreshing citrus power that comes not only from the juice and flesh but the zest as well.
- Preparation-
Grapefruit is delicious grilled, segmented into salads, used in many desserts or simply enjoyed cut in half scooping out the segments with a spoon.
**TIP- To get more juice out of your grapefruit roll it around on the counter before using it***
- Varieties-
Grapefruits typically have a yellow to white flesh, though some have a pinkish or reddish color. Most yellow are know as “white gold” and the pink and red as “ruby red”.
- Storage-
Grapefruit makes a great centerpiece for your table but be aware that after a few days on the counter it will soften and loses moisture. For best results, store grapefruits in a produce bag in your refrigerator for up to a week, though some varieties will last longer. The juice and zest of grapefruit can be frozen in ice cube trays to keep the freshness of citrus all year long.
- Nutrition-
Grapefruits are rich in bioflavonoids, which help increase the benefits of vitamin C, and grapefruits are very rich in vitamin C, as well as antioxidants.
***Note- Grapefruits may interfere with some prescription medications, please consult your doctor.***
