We love reading diet books, almost as much as we love eating. High-fiber, low-fat, low-carb and sugar-busting diets abound. Though they’re not always based on solid science, we seem to learn valuable lessons from each passing craze. Case in point is the fat-free trend that took the country by storm (and almost didn’t go away).

This salad is an interesting marriage of sweet and savory flavors and creamy and juicy textures. Sweet grapefruit makes an equally delicious substitution for the oranges. For a heftier appetizer, top with a few grilled prawns.