Grapefruit Facts

Learn fun grapefruit facts, how grapefruit grows, what to look for when buying it, how to store it, and easy ways to use it in recipes. This page includes grapefruit salads, nutrition facts, and a grapefruit cooking video.

Grapefruit cut in half and whole

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Fun Grapefruit Facts

  • Grapefruit is available all year.
  • Its peak season is usually January through April.
  • Grapefruit grows in grape-like clusters on trees.
  • It grows best in warm tropical areas.
  • Grapefruit can be eaten fresh, juiced, or added to salads.

How Grapefruit Grows, Buying Tips, and Storage

When Grapefruit Is Available

Grapefruit is available year round, but its peak season is January through April.

How Grapefruit Grows

Grapefruit grows in grape-like clusters on a tree in warm tropical areas.

What to Look for When Buying Grapefruit

Grapefruit should feel heavy for its size and have smooth, firm, bright skin with no blemishes.

Storage Tips

You can store grapefruit on the counter, but if it is stored in the refrigerator it can last up to two weeks.

Kid Tip: Grapefruit spoons make it easier to scoop the fruit out of the segments.

How to Cook with Grapefruit

How to Use Grapefruit

  1. Cut the grapefruit in half or into sections.
  2. Use a grapefruit spoon or knife to remove the fruit from the segments.
  3. Eat it as is, drink the juice, or add the fruit to salads and parfaits.
Cooking Tip: Save the juice when cutting grapefruit sections and use it in dressings.

Mini Activity

Taste Test Grapefruit

  1. Cut a grapefruit into sections.
  2. Taste one section plain.
  3. Taste another section with a little honey or sugar if desired.
  4. Talk about whether grapefruit tastes sweet, tart, or both.

This is a fun way to help kids describe flavors and textures.

Grapefruit Nutrition Facts

Grapefruit is full of vitamin C, antioxidants, folic acid, and potassium.

  • Grapefruit contains vitamin C.
  • It contains antioxidants.
  • It provides folic acid.
  • It contains potassium.

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Grapefruit Recipes

Spinach Fruit Salad with Grapefruit Dressing

This fresh salad combines greens, fruit, and a grapefruit dressing for a colorful side dish.

  • Category: Salad
  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Cook: No cooking
  • Yield: 4 servings
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Salad Ingredients

  • Fresh spinach or romaine lettuce
  • Sliced strawberries
  • Sliced kiwi
  • Avocado slices
  • Grapefruit sections, with juice saved for dressing

Fruit Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon orange peel
  • 1/2 cup grapefruit juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Toss the greens and fruit together in a salad bowl.
  2. Stir the dressing ingredients together in a bowl or salad shaker.
  3. Serve the dressing with the salad.

Grapefruit Salad

This easy fruit salad uses grapefruit, oranges, and pears with a light citrus dressing.

  • Category: Fruit Salad
  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Cook: No cooking
  • Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • Pink grapefruit, cut in segments
  • Orange, cut in segments
  • Pear, sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Place the cut fruit in a serving bowl.
  2. Stir together the olive oil, orange juice, and honey.
  3. Drizzle over the fruit and serve immediately.

More Grapefruit Ideas

Yogurt parfait with grapefruit

Top a Yogurt Parfait with Grapefruit

Add grapefruit to a yogurt parfait for a fresh, citrusy flavor.

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Grapefruit Fruit Salad

Use grapefruit for this fruit salad and salad dressing.

Grapefruit cooking video

Grapefruit Cooking Video

Watch a video and get more ideas for using grapefruit.

Grapefruit Cooking Video

Grapefruit Facts FAQ

When is grapefruit in season?

Grapefruit is available year round, but its peak season is January through April.

How does grapefruit grow?

Grapefruit grows in grape-like clusters on trees in warm tropical areas.

What should you look for when buying grapefruit?

Choose grapefruit that feels heavy for its size with smooth, firm, bright skin and no blemishes.

How should grapefruit be stored?

Grapefruit can be stored on the counter, but it will last up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

What nutrients are in grapefruit?

Grapefruit contains vitamin C, antioxidants, folic acid, and potassium.

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