Avocado Grapefruit Fennel Salad (Printable Version)
Crisp fennel, creamy avocado and tangy grapefruit create a refreshing salad with homemade citrus dressing and shaved parmesan.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Components
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1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
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1 ripe avocado, peeled and cut into chunks
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2 pink grapefruits, peeled and segmented
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2 handfuls lightweight greens (pea shoots, baby spinach, or watercress)
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Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved
→ Citrus Dressing
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60 ml fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
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60 ml extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon minced shallot
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1 teaspoon grainy brown mustard
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Steps:
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Combine grapefruit juice, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, minced shallot, grainy mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar with a fitted lid. Close the jar and shake well until emulsified.
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In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced fennel, avocado chunks, grapefruit segments, and greens. Drizzle with 3-4 tablespoons of the prepared citrus dressing.
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Season with additional salt and freshly ground pepper if needed. Top with shaved pieces of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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This salad combines the anise flavor of fennel with creamy avocado and bright citrus notes from the grapefruit.
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The dressing can be made up to two days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.