Grapefruit, Fennel and Avocado Salad

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serves 4-6
​Ingredients

• 1 head lettuce, torn
• 1 medium fennel bulb, very thinly shaved or sliced on a mandolin
• 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented 
• 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced (soak in water for 10 minutes if you like)
• 1 ripe avocado- sliced
• 1/4 cup toasted pistachios (optional, sub other nut or seed)

Citrus Shallot Dressing

• 1 orange, zest and its juice, about 1/2 cup
• 1 lime, zest and its juice, about 1/4 cup
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, mor to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon shallot, very finely chopped

Preparation

1. Arrange the torn lettuce leaves on a large platter or in wide wooden bowl.
2. Top with thinly shaved fennel (use a mandolin if possible) grapefruit segments, red onion and avocado slices.
3. Mix dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
4. Spoon dressing over the salad right before serving (you may not need to use all the dressing, depending on how big your lettuce is).
5. Give a gentle toss.

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