Grapefruit vinaigrette1/22/2024 Then cut the bulb in half lengthwise and make a triangle cut to remove the core on both sides. You can then remove the outer layer of the fennel if it's damaged or tough. You only need the bulb of the fennel (although you could save the fronds for garnishing because they're pretty, whispy little things). To prepare your fennel for this salad, you'll first need to cut the stalks off. In this salad, I actually segmented my grapefruit and sliced my oranges because the oranges were pretty small. Ingredients in this Citrus Fennel SaladĮasy peasy, but if you've never done it before, watch this video for how to peel and segment a grapefruit or this one that uses an orange. Then the fresh mint just takes this salad over the edge of the deliciousness cliff. Fennel is absolutely delicious though when paired with the acidity in the oranges and grapefruit and the soft, mild avocado. Then why do I like it raw in this salad? The naval oranges and Ruby red grapefruit do something amazing to the fennel, so I have no problem eating raw fennel in this salad.and trust me. But guess what? I don't like black licorice. It's very aromatic and has a pretty bold, anise-like flavor. Fennel is actually part of the carrot family though. It also has these fronds that resemble dill. I can do fennel in a few different things, mainly sausage ( The Red Hen in DC makes this killer rigatoni with fennel sausage that's delightfully simple yet so delicious and it's one of the best pastas I've ever had and I could go on and on and on about it.).and this Citrus Fennel Salad.įennel looks like a mix between an onion (because of the bulb) and celery because of the stalk. Fennel 101 for the ReluctantĪre you fennel reluctant? Me, too. I don't think any of us ever ate our orange come to think of it, but as an adult, I'd love to peel, cut, and add that orange to this salad now. Citrus is just absolutely lovely this time of year and reminds me of Christmas morning, where we'd always get an orange in our stocking. Like this Pea Salad with Radishes, Ricotta and Mint, there's no lettuce in this salad. This Citrus Fennel Salad was a really nice detox after a weekend of binging on all sorts of junk food. Okay, so this blog has turned into a dessert blog lately because 'tis the season, but we actually do continue to eat healthy things around here every now and then during these crazy weeks. It's refreshing, seasonal, and so sunny on these cold days. If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you’ll find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below.Even if you don't love fennel, this Citrus Fennel Salad with avocado will convince you to change your mind. Together, truly tasty and you’ll wonder why you ever need any other salad.ĭon’t believe me? Try it! It is fantastic. □Īlone, the vinaigrette takes on the tangy-twang (see how I did that?) from the champagne vinegar and the bite of mustard, with a nice peppery finish. Don’t bother wiping up the juice, you’ll be back going for more anyway, so why lose momentum until the entire pear is gone! Or, maybe that’s just me. You know they are soft, sweet and full of flavor when they’re melting in your hands.Īnd, the D’Anjou pears won’t disappoint you either! They have that perfect, resistant, yet cushy bite that nearly begs you to eat more. They are so delicate and tender, they nearly fall apart when you try to section them. If you’ve never had Sweet Scarlett grapefruits before, you should totally add them to your ‘must eat’ list. If only dieting were this easy all the time, am I right? Two sweet, juicy fruits that seem to really love one another when they come together and meet a tangy, peppery vinaigrette. What makes this salad so amazing is choosing the highest quality ingredients when they are at the peak of their season. Move over boring steak – the salad sheriff’s in town – and it’s packing a whopping sweet grapefruit and a killer vinaigrette! From here on, salads are no longer going to be an after-thought, they’ll become the main attraction. Loaded with in-season fruits and vegetables, this salad made me realize I need to incorporate more healthy greens into our rotation. If only all forms of healthy eating were this tasty. Now I have some good news… this salad is good, really good. Swimsuit weather calls for salads, are you with me on this one? Bring on the healthy eating!įriends, today we’re getting our leafy greens on, with a healthy salad as we start the transition from spring to summer. This Grapefruit Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette is light, healthy and full of summer flavor.
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