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Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad

Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad: A Zesty Refresh Delight

This Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad is a refreshing dish bursting with vibrant flavors and nutrients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bulb Fennel Thinly sliced, fronds saved for garnish.
  • 2 Avocado Ripe, peeled and cut into chunks.
  • 2 Pink Grapefruits Peeled and segmented.
  • 2 cups Lightweight Greens E.g., pea shoots, baby spinach, or watercress.
  • 1/2 cup Shaved Parmesan-Reggiano For garnishing.
For the Citrus Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Shallot
  • 1 teaspoon Grainy Brown Mustard Substitute Dijon if preferred.
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • sharp knife
  • large salad bowl
  • Small jar or bowl for dressing

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preparing the fennel. Thinly slice the fennel bulb and place the slices in a large salad bowl.
  2. Peel and chop the ripe avocados into chunks and add them to the bowl. Segment the pink grapefruits and add to the bowl.
  3. Add the lightweight greens to the salad bowl and gently toss the mixture to combine.
  4. To make the citrus dressing, combine grapefruit juice, olive oil, vinegar, shallot, and mustard in a jar and shake until well blended.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, top with shaved Parmesan, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose fresh ingredients and store salad and dressing separately if preparing in advance to maintain freshness.

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