Bold, creamy, crunchy, tangy – this is a salad that delivers it all. Perfect for warm afternoons or elegant dinners, our SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit, Roquefort & Rocket Salad combines the sharp bite of rocket, the creamy depth of Roquefort, and the fresh sweetness of South African grapefruit. It’s a recipe that proves salads don’t need to be boring – they can be vibrant, indulgent, and full of personality.

Ingredients:

• 1–2 SummerStar Ruby grapefruits

• 100g Roquefort cheese

• 1 ripe avocado

• 60g rocket leaves

• A handful of pecans (or walnuts)

• 1 tbsp sunflower seeds

• Olive oil for dressing

• Salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1️⃣ Segment the grapefruit into wedges and set aside.
2️⃣ Slice the avocado into thin pieces.
3️⃣ Arrange rocket leaves on a serving plate, topping with grapefruit wedges, avocado slices, and chunks of Roquefort.
4️⃣ Sprinkle with pecans and sunflower seeds for crunch.
5️⃣ Drizzle lightly with olive oil, season with salt and pepper – and enjoy immediately.

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Love this citrus-forward dish? You’ll adore our SummerStar Ruby, Avocado & Grapefruit Salad – a lighter take that’s equally delicious.

Credit

Recipe from Hungry Woman by Pauline Cox