Best 6 Red Grapefruit And Fennel Salad Recipes

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Discover a refreshing and flavorful culinary experience with our Red Grapefruit and Fennel Salad recipe. This vibrant salad combines the sweetness of red grapefruit with the aromatic freshness of fennel, creating a delightful symphony of flavors. It's a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and slightly bitter notes, complemented by the crunch of fennel and walnuts.

In addition to the main salad recipe, we also offer tantalizing variations to suit your taste preferences. Try the tangy and savory Grapefruit, Avocado, and Shrimp Salad for a protein-packed option. For a lighter and refreshing twist, try the Grapefruit and Fennel Salad with Arugula and Mint. And for a unique and flavorful combination, try the Grapefruit and Fennel Salad with Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to provide a unique flavor profile, ensuring that there's something for everyone. Treat your taste buds to a burst of flavors with our Red Grapefruit and Fennel Salad and its delightful variations.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRAPEFRUIT & FENNEL SALAD WITH MINT VINAIGRETTE



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My dad has a red grapefruit tree and shares his crop with me. I toss the grapefruit with onion, fennel and mint for a fresh, fabulous salad. -Catherine Wilkinson, Dewey, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium red grapefruit
1 medium fennel bulb, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of the grapefruit; stand grapefruit upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from grapefruit. Cut along the membrane of each segment to remove fruit. Arrange fennel, grapefruit and onion on a serving platter., Place mint, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a small food processor; cover and process until mint is finely chopped. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH HERB, GRAPEFRUIT, AND FENNEL SALAD



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Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton

Categories     Salad     Herb     Appetizer     Side     Christmas     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Grapefruit     Mint     Fennel     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large ruby-red grapefruit or 3 blood oranges
2 small fresh fennel bulbs, trimmed, halved vertically, sliced paper-thin
1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt flakes

Steps:

  • Cut off top and bottom ends of grapefruit. Stand on 1 flat side. Starting at top of fruit, cut off all peel and white pith, following curve of fruit. Working over bowl, cut between membranes, releasing segments; squeeze any juice into bowl. Transfer segments to another bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover juice and segments separately and chill.
  • Combine fennel and herbs in large bowl. Cut grapefruit segments into 1/3- to 1/2-inch cubes. Add to bowl with fennel and toss to coat. Arrange salad on platter. Drizzle lightly with oil, then grapefruit juice, if desired. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and serve.

FENNEL, GRAPEFRUIT, AND APPLE SALAD



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A refreshing salad with the crisp fennel flavor balanced with red grapefruit, apples, onions, and topped with a citrus dressing and fresh basil.

Provided by Bean

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 bulbs fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 green apple, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 red grapefruit - peeled, white pith cut off, and sectioned
2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts, or to taste
1 tablespoon torn basil leaves, or to taste
2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste
2 teaspoons lime juice, or to taste
2 teaspoons grapefruit juice, or to taste
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Layer fennel, onion, and apple slices in a salad bowl and drizzle apple with 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Top salad with red grapefruit sections, toasted walnuts, and basil leaves.
  • Whisk 2 teaspoons lemon juice with lime juice, grapefruit juice, and olive oil in a small bowl; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 62 mg, Sugar 9 g

ROASTED FENNEL AND GRAPE SALAD



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When fennel is kissed by an oven's fiery heat, its strong anise flavor is toned down and replaced by a mellow char and sweetness. Similarly, roasting grapes intensifies the fruit's juices, deepens its flavor and takes off the acidic edge, giving way to more of a dark, almost winelike character. Together, the roasted fennel and grapes make a lovely warm winter salad, enhanced by a zingy shallot-citrus vinaigrette. The whole lot gets topped off with crunchy, toasted walnuts and a generous shower of Manchego cheese, which lend texture and heft. (You can sub in any sharp and tangy sheep's milk cheese.)

Provided by Hana Asbrink

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 3 to 4 servings, as a side

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup walnut halves
2 medium fennel bulbs, about 1½ to 2 pounds, stalks removed, a few green fronds reserved for garnish
1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
1 wedge of Manchego cheese (about 2 ounces), rind removed
1/2 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon orange zest plus 2 tablespoons juice (from about 1/2 orange)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Once heated, place walnuts on a sheet pan and cook until toasted and fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer nuts to a cutting board to cool. (You'll use the sheet pan in the next step.)
  • Cut the fennel bulbs in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 1-inch wedges (you'll have about 6), taking care to include a bit of core in each slice to hold it together while cooking. Arrange the slices on the sheet pan, ensuring they do not overlap. Add the grapes to a corner of the sheet pan. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over the fennel and grapes. Season with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Roast for 40 minutes, flipping the fennel and shaking the grapes around at the 20-minute mark. When done, the fennel should be tender and browned; the grapes should be a bit withered and caramelized in some spots. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, roughly chop the cooled walnuts, and set aside while you prepare the dressing: In a small glass jar, combine the shallot, sherry vinegar, orange zest and juice, mustard, salt, black pepper and olive oil. Cover and shake well to combine. Set aside.
  • Assemble the salad: Transfer the roasted fennel and grapes to a platter. Spoon 4 tablespoons of the dressing over the roasted fennel and grapes, ensuring the shallot rings are evenly distributed. (Extra dressing can be served alongside.) Top with chopped nuts. Just before serving, grate the Manchego cheese on the largest hole of a box grater. Top salad with Manchego, reserved fennel fronds and a few more cracks of black pepper. Serve immediately.

SICILIAN-STYLE CITRUS SALAD



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Winter is the season when many kinds of citrus fruits suddenly appear. For this savory fruit salad, a mixture of navel, blood and Cara Cara oranges and a small grapefruit make a colorful display. It's fine to use just one kind of orange, blood oranges being the classic example. Thinly sliced fennel, celery and red onion add a tasty bit of crunch. The salad is dressed assertively with oil and vinegar, and scattered with olives and flaky sea salt.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
2 navel oranges
4 blood oranges
2 Cara Cara oranges
1 small grapefruit
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1 small fennel bulb, very thinly sliced, enough to make 1 cup
2 or 3 tender inside celery stalks, thinly sliced at an angle
Handful of olives, black oil cured type or green Castelvetrano type, pitted
Winter salad leaves, such as radicchio or escarole, optional
Large pinch of flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. It should be tart but not over-vinegary. Taste and add a little more olive oil if necessary.
  • To peel the citrus fruit, use a small serrated knife. First, cut off a thin slice of peel from the top and bottom of the orange, so it can sit flat and securely on the cutting board. Use a sawing motion to take off the peel, cutting from top to bottom, following the curve of the fruit. Remove only the peel and white pith, not the flesh of the orange. It should now be perfectly spherical and naked. Peel remaining oranges and grapefruit in this fashion.
  • Carefully slice peeled citrus crosswise. Arrange slices on a large serving platter in a random pattern, letting them overlap a bit here and there. Scatter onion, fennel and celery over top. Dot the surface with olives. Surround with salad leaves, if using.
  • Whisk vinaigrette, and spoon evenly over the salad. Sprinkle lightly with flaky salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 653 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams

GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO AND FENNEL SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Vegetarian     Grapefruit     Orange     Avocado     Fennel     Arugula     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
2 large pink grapefruits, peel and white pith removed
1 pound fennel bulbs, trimmed, cut into paper-thin slices
2 large avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into thin slices
2 cups arugula

Steps:

  • Whisk first 10 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Using sharp knife, cut between membranes of grapefruits to release segments.
  • Spread fennel slices over large platter. Arrange grapefruit segments and avocado slices atop fennel. Drizzle dressing over salad. Arrange arugula atop salad.

Tips:

  • When selecting grapefruit, choose ones that are heavy for their size and have a smooth, unblemished rind.
  • To segment the grapefruit, cut off the top and bottom, then score the fruit around the circumference. Use a sharp knife to cut along the score marks, then gently pry the segments apart.
  • Fennel bulbs can be roasted, grilled, or sautéed. When roasting fennel, cut it into quarters or eighths and toss it with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  • For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of citrus fruits, such as oranges, blood oranges, or tangerines.

Conclusion:

This red grapefruit and fennel salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet grapefruit, crunchy fennel, and tangy vinaigrette is sure to please everyone at the table. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering!

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