Best Grapefruit Avocado And Fennel Salad Recipes

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GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO AND FENNEL SALAD



Grapefruit, Avocado and Fennel Salad image

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.

YELLOW GRAPEFRUIT, AVOCADO AND FENNEL SALAD



Yellow Grapefruit, Avocado and Fennel Salad image

Colorful and zesty! I switched yellow grapefruit for pink. Pomelos are a good substitute, too! Prepare the salad dressing at least an hour in advance to allow the ingredients to marinate. From Bon Appetit November 1997.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Citrus

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange rind
1 teaspoon freshly ginger, minced
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 large yellow grapefruits, peeled, pith removed (pink grapefruit or pomelo can be substituted)
1/2 lb fennel bulb, cut very thinly into slices
2 large avocados, each cut in half, pitted, peeled, cut into thin slices
1 cup arugula
1 cup romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Prepare dressing by combining ingredients in a non-reactive bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to marinate.
  • Cut the grapefruit up into bite-size segments and remove seeds. In a bowl, gently toss the arugula and romaine lettuce together.
  • After cutting up the avocado, drizzle the slices with orange or lemon juice to halt browning.
  • On individual salad plates, divide the greens.
  • Arrange the grapefruit segments, avocado and fennel slices equally among each salad plate.
  • Lightly drizzle each serving with salad dressing. Garnish with a little bit of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Serve the remaining salad dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.9, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 37.5, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 7, Sugar 7.9, Protein 3

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