Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad that's Refreshingly Delicious

A vibrant Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad that’s delicious, gluten-free, and quick to prepare.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 medium Fennel Bulb Thinly sliced, fronds for garnish
2 medium Avocado Ripe
2 large Pink Grapefruits Segmented
2 cups Lightweight Greens e.g., Pea Shoots, Baby Spinach, Watercress
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Shaved

For the Citrus Dressing

1/2 cup Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar
1 small Minced Shallot
1 teaspoon Grainy Brown Mustard
to taste Kosher Salt
to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

Salad bowl
Mandoline
Jar

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Fresh Ingredients: Gather and slice fennel, peel and segment grapefruits, and cut avocado into chunks.
Combine Salad Components: Mix fennel, grapefruit, avocado, and greens in a salad bowl.
Make the Citrus Dressing: Combine grapefruit juice, olive oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well.
Dress the Salad: Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
Top and Serve: Adjust seasoning and garnish with Parmesan and fennel fronds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Dress just before serving to avoid wilting.

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