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

Sahib Nadir
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grapefruit. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Cxrtified Spyder
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Saqi Hassan
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This is a great recipe. The salad is light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious.


Md Alvee
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of grapefruit and fennel.


Trinity Baker
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and refreshing.


Darryl Street
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


BiIaI Khan
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavors.


GTX_ kemo
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This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Isaiah Collins
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Loved this recipe! The grapefruit and fennel were a perfect match, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Qasim saith786
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used blood orange instead of grapefruit and it was still delicious.


Talen Ackerman
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Wow, what a great salad! The flavors were so well-balanced and the grapefruit and fennel were so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Kase and Austin
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This recipe was incredibly refreshing and flavorful. The combination of the tangy grapefruit, fennel, and mint was perfect. I especially loved the addition of the pistachios, which added a nice crunch and nutty flavor.