The humble grapefruit often gets overshadowed by oranges, lemons and limes, but its ability to provide a sweet-tart punch is arguably the strongest of them all! These recipes let the grapefruit shine.
22 Great Grapefruit Recipes
Updated on Mar. 30, 2022
1/22
Grapefruit Yogurt Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We eat grapefruit for breakfast and in winter fruit salads—why not for dessert? Here's a sweet-tart cake that's easy, delicious and one of a kind. It's healthier too! —Maiah Miller, Montclair, Vermont
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 187 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
If grapefruit is your favorite fruit, make sure you pick up a grapefruit spoon.
2/22
Salty Dog Sangria
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Mix up grapefruit vodka, ginger ale, grapefruit juice, a little wine and simple syrup and what do you get? A perfectly refreshing and beautiful sipper fit for any holiday or special gathering. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 186 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
3/22
Grapefruit Gremolata Salmon
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you're looking for a simple fish dish, make this Italian-inspired recipe that combines salmon, broiled grapefruit and a fragrant gremolata. Halibut may be substituted for the salmon. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 332 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch.
4/22
Rosemary Citrus Sorbet
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pretty pastel dessert bursts with the fresh flavors of grapefruit, lime and rosemary. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 219 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (54g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
5/22
Blood Orange Avocado Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My refreshing side salad is such a nice addition to our calorie-loaded Thanksgiving dinner. Use regular oranges if you can't find blood oranges. Finely chopped walnuts work well in place of the pomegranate seeds, too. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 241 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 fruit, 1/2 starch.
6/22
Grapefruit Meringue Pie
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There's a grapefruit tree in our backyard, so I like to use fresh grapefruit juice when I make this pie. I just love the unique citrus flavor of this dessert. —Barbara Soliday, Winter Haven, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 433 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
7/22
South-of-the-Border Citrus Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Orange, grapefruit and jicama add color and texture to this out-of-the-ordinary fruit salad. Sometimes I'll toss in slices of mango and cucumber for extra fun. —Mary Fuller, SeaTac, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 70 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.
8/22
Paloma
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Soon after I learned about this cocktail, I brought the ingredients to a family dinner at my parents'. The next time we got together, my dad had the fixings set out and ready to go. —Ian Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 148 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
9/22
Grapefruit Alaska
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Easily impress your guests with this quick dessert. You'll receive rave reviews! —Peg Atzen, Hackensack, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 grapefruit: 152 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
10/22
Pink Grapefruit Cheesecake
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cheesecake in a slow cooker? It's true! I experimented a few times to turn this iconic dessert into a slow-cooker classic. Give it a try. I promise you'll be absolutely amazed by the results! —Krista Lanphier Milwaukee, WI
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 515 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 404mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
11/22
Grapefruit Poppy Seed Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 slices)
From the Recipe Creator:
I had grapefruits handy, so I used the zest and juice for this lovely quick bread. It's got a nice little tang and a tender crumb. —Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 296 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
12/22
Blushing Grapefruit Sorbet
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 quart
From the Recipe Creator:
Not overly sweet, this sorbet is a hit at the holidays, when there’s plenty of citrus fruit on hand. Try it as a light, summer refresher, too.—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 188 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
13/22
Citrus & Roasted Beets Salad
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Glistening citrus and beets star in this colorful, tangy salad. It's a refreshing mix of bright flavors—just add chicken and it's a complete meal. —Peter Eldridge, Clermont, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 223 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 319mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
14/22
Citrus Melon Mingle
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshing fruit salad has a hint of mint, honey and ginger that adds subtle flavor to the sweet combination of melons, grapefruit, oranges, pineapple and bananas. —Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 125 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit.
15/22
Citrus-Molasses Glazed Ham
Total Time
2 hours 14 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We are always searching for new ways to utilize Florida citrus, which is plentiful during the holidays in our own backyard. I know you will enjoy this. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked ham: 272 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 1424mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 39g protein.
16/22
Maple-Balsamic Salmon
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have a few good recipes for family-favorite, heart-healthy salmon, but this one is always a hit. I serve it this way at least once a week and sometimes more! —David Krisko of Becker, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet: 266 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
17/22
Holiday Mimosa
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Add a splash of color to your brunch table with this rosy holiday mimosa. It has a fantastic sweet-tart taste. —Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 121 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
18/22
Sweet Broiled Grapefruit
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was never a fan of grapefruit until I had it broiled at a restaurant—it was so tangy and delicious! I finally got the recipe and now I make it often for my whole family. —Terry Bray, Auburndale, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 grapefruit: 203 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
19/22
Texas Red River Margaritas
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I lived in Texas, I decided to create a cocktail that represented my new home. I've found that blood orange juice works just as well as the grapefruit juice in this spicy margarita recipe. —Danny Schneider, Omaha, NE
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 421 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (60g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
20/22
Favorite Fruit Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, especially when our four children and nine grandchildren come to visit. They always ask for this salad when they’re here for dinner. —Doris Dion, Lake Ozark, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 96 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.
21/22
Cranberry Fruit Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
24 servings (about 1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I tried different combinations of juices until I came up with this pleasant punch that's not too sweet. It's perfect when you're serving a lot of holiday sweets. —Jean Ann Herritt, Canton, Ohio
22/22
Dandelion Salad
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of my favorite salads, and it's so healthy for you! Guests will be surprised at how wonderful it tastes. —Frances Sheridan Goulart, Weston, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 166 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.
