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Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad

Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad for a Fresh Start

Enjoy this Avocado, Grapefruit, and Fennel Salad, a vibrant medley that captures the essence of freshness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bulb Fennel Thinly sliced, save fronds for garnish
  • 1 medium Avocado Ripe for optimal flavor
  • 2 medium Pink Grapefruits Peeled and segmented
  • 2 cups Lightweight Greens Pea shoots, baby spinach, or watercress
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Reggiano Shaved for topping
For the Citrus Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality preferred
  • 2 tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Shallot Finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Grainy Brown Mustard Can substitute with Dijon
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Mandolin
  • large salad bowl
  • Small jar or bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare all fresh ingredients by slicing fennel, segmenting grapefruits, and cutting avocado into chunks.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine fennel, avocado, grapefruit, and lightweight greens. Toss gently.
  3. For the dressing, combine grapefruit juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar or bowl. Emulsify well.
  4. Drizzle dressing over salad and gently toss to coat. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and fennel fronds, then serve immediately or chill briefly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Best served fresh and can be prepped ahead of time but add dressing just before serving for optimal freshness.

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