Grapefruit, Orange and Fennel Salad

Ingredients

• 1 fennel bulb (very thinly sliced)
• 1/2 small radicchio head (leaves torn)
• 3 oranges (segmented)
• 1 grapefruit (segmented)
• 1 large avocado (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• Flaky salt and freshly cracked black pepper, for topping
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice + zest
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make the Dressing ---

2. 2

   Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, honey, dijon and salt. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until a dressing forms. Taste, adjust for seasoning, and set aside.

3. 3

   --- Marinate the Fennel ---

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, toss the sliced fennel with two tablespoons of the dressing. Set aside for 15 minutes to let the fennel soften a bit. This step helps to mellow the fennel flavor!

5. 5

   --- Assemble the salad ---

6. 6

   Arrange the fennel layer on a platter. I like to take the radicchio leaves and toss them with any remaining dressing that was in the marinated fennel bowl, then add to the platter on top of the fennel. Then add the citrus segments on top, then the avocado and mint. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and a small pinch of flaky sea salt.