SHAVED FENNEL, RADISH, AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Citrus     Vegetable     Appetizer     No-Cook     Christmas     Grapefruit     Fennel     Radish     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fennel seeds, lightly crushed
4 medium fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise; about 3 1/2 lb total), stalks cut off and discarded
1 lb radishes (about 1 1/2 lb total with greens), trimmed
4 pink or red grapefruits
1 medium garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Special Equipment
a Japanese Benriner or other adjustable-blade slicer

Steps:

  • Heat oil with fennel seeds in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat until seeds are fragrant and pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep 2 hours.
  • While seeds are steeping, quarter fennel bulbs lengthwise and cut out and discard most of cores, leaving just enough core to keep quarters of fennel intact. Cut fennel lengthwise into paper-thin slices with slicer. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cut radishes crosswise into very thin slices (slightly thicker than fennel slices) with slicer and add to fennel in bowl.
  • Cut peel, including all white pith, from grapefruits with a small sharp knife. Working over a bowl, cut segments free from membranes and squeeze juice from membranes into bowl. Transfer segments to a cutting board, reserving juice in bowl, and coarsely chop, then add to fennel and radishes.
  • Pour fennel oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl. (Discard seeds.)
  • Mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch of salt using a large heavy knife, then transfer to another small bowl. Whisk in salt, pepper, fennel oil, and 5 tablespoons grapefruit juice, then pour over salad, tossing gently to coat.

Daily Different works
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I'm always looking for new ways to make salads more interesting. This salad is a great example. The combination of fennel, radish, and grapefruit is so refreshing and unique.


Fara First2895
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I also love that it's a make-ahead salad, so I can have it on hand for a quick and healthy lunch.


Ivan Hernandez
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Ivana murahwa
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and vitamin C.


ADESANYA BOLAJI
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I'm not a big fan of grapefruit, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so flavorful that it balances out the tartness of the grapefruit.


chloe lineah
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I'm always looking for new ways to use fennel and this salad is a great option. It's light and refreshing, and the fennel adds a nice anise flavor.


Isabel Kim
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This salad is a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal produce. I especially love it in the summer when grapefruit are at their peak.


Anifowose Afeez
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create something really special.


Akanbi Damilola
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a success. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Tingan Cyrus
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the bright and tangy flavors.


Earlynn Zimmerman
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I found the fennel to be a bit too strong for my liking. I think I would prefer this salad with just radishes and grapefruit.


Usama khokhar
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I thought the salad was a bit too tart for my taste. I would recommend using less grapefruit or adding a bit of honey to the dressing.


NAZMA HELEN
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The dressing was especially delicious. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Siale siale
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fennel and radishes. I also love that it's a no-cook recipe, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Md Nayon
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I love the combination of fennel, radish, and grapefruit in this salad. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I also appreciate that the dressing is light and doesn't overpower the other ingredients.


Dondo Abel
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This salad was a delightful burst of flavors and textures. The shaved fennel and radish provided a refreshing crunch, while the grapefruit segments added a tangy sweetness. The dressing was perfectly balanced, bringing everything together. I highly r