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Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad

Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad for a Fresh Feel Good Meal

Enjoy a refreshing Avocado, Grapefruit, and Fennel Salad that brings vibrant colors and flavors to your table.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 whole Fennel Bulb Slice thinly, reserve fronds for garnish
  • 2 whole Avocado Use ripe for best flavor
  • 2 whole Pink Grapefruits Peel and segment
  • 2 cups Lightweight Greens Pea shoots, baby spinach, or watercress
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Reggiano Cheese Thinly shaved for garnishing
For the Citrus Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Grapefruit Juice Fresh-squeezed for optimal taste
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar Can substitute with regular balsamic
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Shallot
  • 1 teaspoon Grainy Brown Mustard Dijon can be used instead
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Jar with Lid

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the fennel bulb, slice thinly (1/8-inch thick), and reserve fronds for garnish. This takes about 5 minutes.
  2. Segment the grapefruit by removing the peel and white pith, exposing juicy segments. Set segments aside.
  3. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh, and slice into chunks. This should take around 5 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine fennel, grapefruit segments, avocado chunks, and lightweight greens. Toss gently.
  5. To make the dressing, mix grapefruit juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake until blended.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture, toss gently to combine, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with reserved fennel fronds and shaved parmesan. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Best enjoyed immediately, but can store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 hours.

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