Grapefruit, Goat Cheese & Fennel Salad (Printable)

Refreshing citrus and fennel salad with creamy goat cheese, finished with honey-lemon dressing and toasted nuts.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 large pink grapefruits, peeled and segmented
02 - 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced, fronds reserved for garnish
03 - 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cups arugula or baby greens

→ Dairy

05 - 3.5 oz soft goat cheese, crumbled

→ Nuts & Seeds

06 - 1/4 cup toasted pistachios or walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tsp honey
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified. Set aside at room temperature.
02 - Spread arugula or baby greens evenly across a large serving platter or salad bowl to create the base layer.
03 - Scatter the thinly sliced fennel and shallot over the greens, distributing evenly for consistent flavor in each bite.
04 - Arrange grapefruit segments across the salad, ensuring even distribution throughout the platter.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and toasted nuts over the salad, covering the surface evenly.
06 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the entire salad immediately before serving to maintain crispness.
07 - Finish with reserved fennel fronds and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately while ingredients remain crisp and vibrant.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The grapefruit and fennel combination creates this incredible sweet anise flavor that wakes up your whole palate
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
02 -
  • Slicing fennel too thick makes it overwhelming and awkward to eat
  • The dressing is best made just before serving but can sit for up to an hour
03 -
  • Supreme your grapefruits over a bowl to catch the juices for the dressing
  • Let the dressed salad sit for two minutes before serving to let the flavors settle

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