Grapefruit is a refreshing and delicious fruit that holds numerous nutritional benefits. Most grapefruits in the United States are grown in Florida; however, you can also find grapefruit trees thriving in California and Texas. Full of vitamin C, fiber, potassium and vitamin A, grapefruits are a beneficial fruit to include in your diet. What many people don't know is you shouldn't limit yourself to just the pulp or meat of the grapefruit -- the peel can actually be consumed in a number of different ways as well.
Step 1
Use a handheld grater to separate the grapefruit peel from the pith. The peel is the colored portion of the rind, and the pith is the white part between the peel and the meat.
Step 2
Mix the grated peel in with your vinaigrette salad dressing. Add 1 tbsp. of grapefruit peel to a 12 oz. bottle of homemade or premade dressing -- and 1.5 oz. to a 16 oz. bottle. Place the cap securely on the bottle and shake well before serving.
Step 3
Add grated grapefruit peel to marinades and sauces; the flavor of both fruit and tomato-based sauces and marinades can be enhanced with the sweet and tangy taste of grapefruit. Grate 1 to 2 tbsp. of grapefruit peel and mix into your barbecue or mango-based sauces as well.
Step 4
Enhance the flavor of your favorite cold beverages with grapefruit peels. Add 3 to 4 tbsp. of grated grapefruit peel -- more or less according to taste -- to a 32 oz. pitcher of lemonade, iced tea, fruit juice or ice water. Allow the liquids to sit for one hour to absorb the grapefruit essence and then serve.
Things You'll Need
- Handheld grater
- Balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
- Barbecue sauce
- Mango marinade
- Lemonade
- Iced tea
- Fruit juice
- Water
- Ice
- Spoon
- Pitcher
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