Texas grapefruit production reaches its peak in January and February.
To celebrate, the Texas Rio Star grapefruit company is having a grapefruit recipe challenge.
The contest is open to both home cooks and professionals. A total of $5,000 in prize money will be awarded.
Submit your healthy grapefruit recipes now through Feb. 14. Enter at tulsaworld.com/grapefruitcontest
Here's an example of a healthy grapefruit-inspired recipe from Rio Star.
GRAPEFRUIT FIESTA SALAD
4 Texas oranges, sectioned
1 Rio Star grapefruit, sectioned
3 cups jicama, peeled and cubed
¾ cup red radishes, slivered
1 ½ teaspoons lime rind, grated
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Dash of salt
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup pomegranate seeds
3 tablespoons pumpkinseed kernels, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1. Peel and section oranges and grapefruit over a large bowl, reserving juice; add sections to juice.
2. Add jicama and radishes to orange/grapefruit mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
3. Combine lime rind, yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, pepper and salt in a small bowl, stirring until smooth.
4. Arrange lettuce in a large bowl. Using a slotted spoon, place the orange mixture over lettuce; drizzle evenly with yogurt mixture. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, pumpkinseed kernels and cilantro.
