How to Make Jennifer's Fennel and Grapefruit Summer Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy light and refreshing salads, and Jennifer's Fennel and Grapefruit Summer Salad is a delightful option for those hot summer days. This salad is a perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors, with the crisp texture of fennel and the juicy burst of grapefruit. With just a few simple ingredients, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to put together.

The star of this salad is the fennel, which adds a unique anise-like flavor and a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bulb fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and sliced
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place grapefruit slices and any leftover juices in a bowl. Stir in onion, fennel, and hearts of palm, coating with the grapefruit juice. Pour mixture into another bowl, leaving a small amount of juice in the first bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in the original bowl. Toss lettuce with the vinaigrette.
  • Divide lettuce onto 4 plates. Evenly distribute the grapefruit mixture on top of the lettuce and top with the Gorgonzola cheese. Place avocado slices on each salad and serve.
  • Nutrition

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 598mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 65mg
    • Calcium: 195mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 937mg