Fennel Citrus Salad

by SNFC | Jan 27, 2022 | Gluten-free, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian

  • Ready in15
  • Serving Size2-4
  • Course

Ingredients

  • 2 ruby-red grapefruit (or any mix of citrus), peel and pith removed and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 ruby red grapefruit, juiced
  • 1/4 tsp. whole fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp. honey, optional
  • 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 small fennel bulb, cored and sliced thin
  • 1/4 c. cashews, almonds or pumpkin seeds, toasted
  • 8 ounces baby spinach or watercress

Cooking Instructions

1. 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.

2. In a small bowl whisk together ground seeds, 1/4 cup grapefruit juice, honey and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil. Set dressing aside.

3. Place onions in a bowl and toss with remaining grapefruit juice.

4. In a large bowl, add onions, fennel, spinach, and citrus rounds. Toss with dressing and top with nuts or seeds.