Refresh Your Plate with Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad Recipe
A refreshing salad combining creamy avocado, tangy grapefruit, and crunchy fennel, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 pink grapefruits, peeled and segmented
- 4 cup lightweight greens such as pea shoots, baby spinach, or watercress
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 teaspoon grainy brown mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh grapefruit juice, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, minced shallot, grainy brown mustard, and kosher salt. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
2. 2. In a large salad bowl, arrange the thinly sliced fennel, chunks of avocado, and segments of grapefruit.
3. 3. Add the lightweight greens and gently toss to combine.
4. 4. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss once more to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated.
5. 5. Top the salad with shaved Parmegiano-Reggiano cheese before serving.
Notes
This salad can be prepared in advance by storing components separately to prevent browning of the avocado and wilting of the greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, avocado, grapefruit, fennel