JENNIFER'S FENNEL AND GRAPEFRUIT SUMMER SALAD

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Jennifer's Fennel and Grapefruit Summer Salad image

Fresh and citrusy salad of fennel, red onions, hearts of palm, grapefruit, and gorgonzola tossed in a grapefruit vinaigrette - perfect and refreshing for the warm weather!

Provided by jkoltov

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 bulb fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 (15 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and sliced
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Steps:

  • Place grapefruit slices and any leftover juices in a bowl. Stir in onion, fennel, and hearts of palm, coating with the grapefruit juice. Pour mixture into another bowl, leaving a small amount of juice in the first bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in the original bowl. Toss lettuce with the vinaigrette.
  • Divide lettuce onto 4 plates. Evenly distribute the grapefruit mixture on top of the lettuce and top with the Gorgonzola cheese. Place avocado slices on each salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 597.8 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

Md sopon Sopon
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This salad was a disappointment. The fennel was too overpowering and the grapefruit was too sour.


Lionel Dugas
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.


Jisan Chowdory
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This salad is a bit too tart for my taste, but I think it would be great with a sweeter dressing.


shan-b on top
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I'm not a huge fan of grapefruit, but I really enjoyed this salad. The fennel and walnuts helped to balance out the tartness of the grapefruit.


Badshah Zangejo
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Dipota Moa
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors go together really well.


NirloX
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fennel and grapefruit.


DeRone Harris
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Talib Unar
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Josh do stuff Hutchinson
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I'm not usually a fan of fennel, but this salad changed my mind. The grapefruit and walnuts really balanced out the flavor.


THE MAFIAS
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Waqar Ali Waqar Ali
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This salad was a refreshing and flavorful side dish. The fennel and grapefruit added a nice crunch and tartness, while the arugula and walnuts added a bit of bitterness and texture. The dressing was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness an