Fresh Herb, Grapefruit, and Fennel Salad

A bright and refreshing salad combining crisp fennel, sweet-tart grapefruit, and fresh herbs. This light dish features paper-thin sliced fennel bulbs, ruby-red grapefruit segments, and a generous mix of Italian parsley and mint leaves, finished with a simple olive oil dressing.

4 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large ruby-red grapefruit or 3 blood oranges
  • 2 small fennel bulbs
  • 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Sea salt flakes

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    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.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    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.

    5 min

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