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Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad

Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad for Fresh Spring Vibes

This Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad is a refreshing blend of flavors perfect for spring.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bulb Fennel Trimmed and sliced thinly.
  • 2 medium Avocados Ripe and sliced.
  • 2 medium Pink grapefruits Peeled and segmented.
  • 2 cups Lightweight greens Pea shoots, baby spinach, or watercress.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan-Reggiano cheese Shaved for garnish.
For the Citrus Dressing
  • 3-4 tablespoons Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon White balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon Grainy brown mustard
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Mandolin
  • bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim the woody stalks off the fennel bulb, then slice it thinly using a knife or mandolin.
  2. Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice into bite-sized chunks.
  3. Peel the grapefruit and segment it by cutting between the membranes.
  4. Rinse chosen lightweight greens gently and pat them dry. Tear into smaller pieces as necessary.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together grapefruit juice, olive oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
  7. Shave Parmesan-Reggiano cheese over the top of the salad and sprinkle with reserved fennel fronds.
  8. Serve immediately on a platter or individual bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

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