Best Baby Fennel And Red Grapefruit Salad Recipes

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RED GRAPEFRUIT AND FENNEL SALAD



Red Grapefruit and Fennel Salad image

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

BABY FENNEL AND RED GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



Baby Fennel and Red Grapefruit Salad image

This healthy and refreshing salad is courtesy of chef Chris Bianco.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 to 6 large red grapefruit, peeled
6 to 8 small heads of fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 cup whole parsley leaves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Fleur de sel
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon bee pollen (optional)

Steps:

  • Using a serrated knife, cut grapefruit into 4 sections, setting tough centers aside. Cut each section in half crosswise and add to a large bowl along with sliced fennel and parsley.
  • Squeeze juice from reserved grapefruit centers over grapefruit, fennel, and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and season with fleur de sel and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
  • Transfer salad to a serving platter and sprinkle with bee pollen, if using. Salad is best served when chilled.

GRAPEFRUIT & FENNEL SALAD WITH MINT VINAIGRETTE



Grapefruit & Fennel Salad with Mint Vinaigrette image

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

BABY SPINACH, FENNEL AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



Baby Spinach, Fennel and Grapefruit Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups baby spinach leaves
1 fennel bulb, trimmed of any stalks or fronds and thinly sliced
1 cup grapefruit sections
1/2 cup reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1/4 cup finely minced shallots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the spinach, fennel, and grapefruit in a large salad bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together broth, shallots, parsley, oil, vinegar, and Dijon. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

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