Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of our Avocado, Grapefruit, and Fennel Salad—a vibrant dish that harmonizes creamy avocado, zesty grapefruit, and crisp fennel. This salad is not just a feast for the eyes with its stunning colors but also a delightful experience for your palate. Perfect for brunch gatherings, light dinners, or as a nutritious side dish, it captures the essence of summer in every bite. Tossed with a bright citrus dressing made from fresh grapefruit juice and olive oil, this salad offers a burst of flavor that is both satisfying and invigorating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fennel bulb (thinly sliced)
- 1 ripe avocado (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 2 pink grapefruits (peeled and segmented)
- 2 handfuls lightweight greens (such as pea shoots or baby spinach)
- Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 teaspoon grainy brown mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine fennel, avocado chunks, grapefruit segments, and greens in a large bowl.
- In a jar with a lid, mix grapefruit juice, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake well to emulsify.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well coated.
- Top with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg