Mora Monday Moment Presents Today's Recipe

Caramelized Grapefruit Salad Recipe
Serves 4 to 5

INGREDIENTS

-1/3 cup pecan halves
-2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
-1 medium grapefruit, peeled and cut into segments
-4 cups spring mix salad greens
-3/4 cup chopped cucumber
-2 green onions, sliced
-1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
-2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
-3 tablespoons reduced-fat honey mustard salad dressing
-1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

METHOD

1.-In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook and stir pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.
2.-Coat grapefruit segments with remaining sugar. Coat the same skillet with cooking spray; cook grapefruit over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned.
3.-In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, onions, avocado and bacon. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat.
4.-Divide salad among four serving plates. Top with grapefruit and pecans; sprinkle with pepper.

-Mr. M&M