Braden Family Cookbook

Chuck Braden

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GRAPEFRUIT ONION AND OLIVE SALAD                     Giada 

3 – 4 servings 

Ingredients 

1 grapefruit, trimmed of skin and cut into large slices

1/4 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced

1/4 cup pitted chopped black olives

1/2 bunch basil, leaves thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)

1 TBSP chopped chives

1 ½  TBSP aged balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper  

Directions 

Place the grapefruit slices in a slightly overlapping pattern on a serving platter. Sprinkle the onion slices over the grapefruit. Then sprinkle the olives. Top with the basil and chives.  Drizzle the balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the salad. Sprinkle with salt and fresh ground pepper and serve.