Grapefruit, Goat Cheese & Fennel Salad (Printable version)

Juicy grapefruit meets crisp fennel and creamy goat cheese in this vibrant 15-minute creation.

# 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 (optional)

→ 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 make it:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - Place arugula or baby greens on a large platter or salad bowl.
03 - Scatter the thinly sliced fennel and shallot over the greens.
04 - Distribute grapefruit segments evenly across the salad.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and toasted nuts (if using) over the top.
06 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
07 - Garnish with reserved fennel fronds and freshly cracked black pepper.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The way grapefruits natural sweetness plays against tangy goat cheese feels like discovering a secret flavor combination you should have known all along
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks like something youd order at that fancy farm to table restaurant downtown
02 -
  • Segmenting grapefruit takes a hot second but cutting between those membranes releases the most incredible juice that you absolutely should catch and add to your dressing
  • The dressing must be added right before serving or the arugula will collapse into this sad wilted situation, and nobody wants that on their table
03 -
  • Use a mandoline for the fennel if you want those impossibly thin translucent slices that make people ask how you achieved such restaurant-quality results
  • The salad travels surprisingly well if you pack the dressing separately and toss it right before eating

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