Best 9 Baby Spinachfennel And Grapefruit Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a refreshing and nutritious culinary journey with our Baby Spinach, Fennel, and Grapefruit Salad. This vibrant salad features a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch, vibrant side dish, or a healthy snack. The baby spinach provides a tender base, while the fennel adds a refreshing anise flavor. The tangy grapefruit segments burst with citrusy goodness, perfectly complementing the earthy notes of the fennel. Topped with a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Additionally, discover variations of this recipe, including a zesty Orange and Avocado Salad with a flavorful honey-lime dressing, a hearty Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad packed with nutritious grains and colorful veggies, and a unique Warm Lentil Salad with a medley of lentils, roasted vegetables, and a tangy tahini dressing. These diverse recipes offer a range of options to suit your preferences and dietary needs, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

RED GRAPEFRUIT AND FENNEL SALAD



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Top this red-grapefruit-and-fennel salad with a citrus-based dressing, such as Green Herb Sauce or Creamy Lemon Buttermilk Vinaigrette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ruby-red grapefruit
1/4 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion
1 small fennel bulb
8 ounces baby spinach or watercress

Steps:

  • Using a paring knife, remove peel, pith, and outer membranes from 2 grapefruit. Slice into 1/4-inch rounds; set aside. Squeeze juice from remaining grapefruit, and set aside.
  • Place fennel seeds in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until golden brown and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder, and grind until very fine.
  • Place ground seeds in a bowl; add 1/4 cup grapefruit juice, honey, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine, slowly adding olive oil. Set dressing aside.
  • Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice onion into thin rounds; place in a bowl. Pour remaining grapefruit juice over onions; toss.
  • Cut fennel in half lengthwise; remove core. Using mandoline, slice fennel. Drain onions; place in a large bowl. Add fennel, spinach, and grapefruit rounds. Toss with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g

BABY FENNEL AND RED GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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This healthy and refreshing salad is courtesy of chef Chris Bianco.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 to 6 large red grapefruit, peeled
6 to 8 small heads of fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 cup whole parsley leaves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Fleur de sel
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon bee pollen (optional)

Steps:

  • Using a serrated knife, cut grapefruit into 4 sections, setting tough centers aside. Cut each section in half crosswise and add to a large bowl along with sliced fennel and parsley.
  • Squeeze juice from reserved grapefruit centers over grapefruit, fennel, and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and season with fleur de sel and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
  • Transfer salad to a serving platter and sprinkle with bee pollen, if using. Salad is best served when chilled.

GRAPEFRUIT-FENNEL SALAD



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
1 head fennel, fronds removed and sliced
1 grapefruit, segmented
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
A few sprigs fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Add the avocado, fennel, and grapefruit segments to a large bowl. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place onto platter and top with parsley. Serve with grilled shrimp, if desired.

BABY SPINACH, FENNEL AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



Baby Spinach, Fennel and Grapefruit Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups baby spinach leaves
1 fennel bulb, trimmed of any stalks or fronds and thinly sliced
1 cup grapefruit sections
1/2 cup reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1/4 cup finely minced shallots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the spinach, fennel, and grapefruit in a large salad bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together broth, shallots, parsley, oil, vinegar, and Dijon. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

RADICCHIO, GRAPEFRUIT AND SPINACH SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Citrus     Fruit     Leafy Green     Olive     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Oscars     Vinegar     Grapefruit     Spinach     Healthy     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 cup olive oil
2 white grapefruits
1 10-ounce head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces
8 ounces baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, pitted

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar and fennel seeds in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Cut all peel and white pith from grapefruits. Cut grapefruits between membranes to release segments. Stir segments into dressing. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Toss radicchio, spinach and olives in bowl. Add grapefruit segments and dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

GRAPEFRUIT AND SPINACH SALAD



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From the issue of February 2007, Coup de Pouce. A very easy salad in 3 steps. The last one is very important.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Spinach

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 grapefruit, cut in supremes
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
4 cups baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • In a big bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey.
  • Add grapefruit supremes, walnuts, cranberries and baby spinach leaves.
  • And grab a fork and begin to eat ;).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.6, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 26.4, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.3, Protein 3.5

GRAPEFRUIT SPINACH SALAD



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"My mother-in-law prepared this for us on a recent visit," relates Lee Ann Odell of Boulder, Colorado. The fresh-tasting salad of spinach and grapefruit is nicely dressed with a sweet honey mixture. "The recipe is so easy to put together, and we never have any leftovers," Lee Ann confirms.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium pink grapefruit
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Cut grapefruit in half; with a sharp knife, cut around each section to loosen fruit, reserving juice. In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, onion and grapefruit sections. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, honey, mustard and reserved grapefruit juice; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BABY SPINACH,FENNEL AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c baby spinach leaves
2 c arugula
1 fennel bulb
1 c grapefurit sections-try to use 1 pink and one red grapefruit for nice color
1/4c minced shallots or chive blossoms.
2 tbs minced fresh parsley leaves
2 tbs olive oil
1 tbs balsamic vinegar
2 tbs dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste.
generous amounts of shave pamesan reggiano cheese.
garnish chive blossoms and pansies

Steps:

  • in small bowl wisk together the shallots, olive oil vinegar,mustard, parsley, salt and pepper. Add to tossed greens and grapefruit. Place flowersand chive blossom on top and then shaved parmesian.

SPINACH AND FENNEL SALAD



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Make and share this Spinach and Fennel Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 ounces baby spinach leaves
2 fennel bulbs
1/4 lb chopped walnuts or 1/4 lb pecans
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup wine vinegar
2 teaspoons French mustard
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons honey
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Remove thick stalks from spinach and tear leaves into salad bowl.
  • Trim leaves from fennel and reserve.
  • Slice fennel bulb and add with nuts to the bowl.
  • Put olive oil and seasonings in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake well to blend.
  • Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
  • Garnish with fennel leaves.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe ingredients.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can thinly slice the fennel and grapefruit with a sharp knife.
  • To make the salad more substantial, add some cooked quinoa or roasted chicken.
  • For a more tangy dressing, use a combination of lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This baby spinach, fennel, and grapefruit salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet, tart, and bitter flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create this delicious and healthy salad.

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