I love a healthy and refreshing salad! I especially love one that checks those boxes and also tastes AMAZINGLY D to the LISH!! I knew this salad was going to be good, but it surpassed my expectations! So much so, that I went back for seconds. I was lucky enough to have a friend over when I tested this and her words and I quote, “This could be at a 5 star steakhouse”. Not only does it taste incredible, but it also looks beautiful in your bowl. I am someone who eats with my eyes. I think a lot of us do and I think this salad is art on a platter! This is the perfect salad to kick off a nice dinner with your friends! Pair it with a bubbly Prosecco and enjoy!
Grapefruit, Fennel & Arugula Salad with Champagne Grapefruit Vinaigrette
6
servings15
minutesIngredients
1 1 Bag of Arugula
1 1 Large Grapefruit
1 1 Small Red Onion
1 1 Fennel Bulb
1/4 cup 1/4 Goat Cheese Crumbles
*For the Dressing*
1 1 Clove Garlic
1/2 cup 1/2 Olive Oil
1/4 cup 1/4 Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit juice
2 Tbsp 2 Champagne Vinegar
2 Tbsp 2 Honey
1/4 tsp 1/4 Salt
1/8 tsp 1/8 Pepper
Directions
- To begin, make the dressing. Grate garlic in mason jar then add remaining ingredients for the dressing. Shake well to emulsify and set aside until needed
- Using a mandolin, shave fennel and red onion
- Slice one large grapefruit into rounds and run a knife around the outer edge between the grapefruit and the peel. Release the grapefruit and cut in half to top the salad with
- Add arugula, fennel and red onion. Pour a few tablespoons of dressing over top of greens and massage in
- Top with grapefruit segments and goat cheese crumbles. Garnish with fennel fronds
Recipe Video
Notes
- I found a bag of arugula that also had radicchio in it and it was a perfect, crunchy addition! If you can’t find an arugula and radicchio blend and want to add it, just buy radicchio solo and add it for additional color and texture.
- I like to make the dressing the day before so the flavors can really come together well. I also like that it’s easier on serving day with one less thing to do.
- If you wanted to serve this on small salad plates to your guests, I would add dressing to the greens, fennel and red onion. Portion the greens out on the plates, then top with grapefruit segments, goat cheese and fennel fronds.
- If you can’t locate champagne vinegar, you can sub white wine vinegar.
Sounds wonderful