Citrus & Fennel Salad

This salad is so flavorful and will become a staple recipe of yours this winter. You can add a protein to make it a complete meal, or serve it as a side dish. 

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Ingredients

For the salad:

• 6oz red butter lettuce 

• 1 grapefruit, diced

• 2 medium oranges, diced

• 1 cup of thinly sliced fennel 

• 1/4 cup of thinly sliced red onion 

• 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds 

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, I like Braggs

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1/2 tsp salt 

Instructions

1. Thinly slice your fennel and red onion using a mandolin. 

2. Dice the oranges + grapefruit and prepare the dressing. 

3. Add your red butter lettuce to a large bowl. 

4. Top the lettuce with the pumpkin seeds, citrus fruit, red onion, and fennel. 

5. Drizzle with the dressing before serving, and enjoy!

Related Recipes:

• Chickpea Salad

• Watermelon Salad

• Kale Chickpea Salad with Orange Tahini Curry Dressing

Recipe by
Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN

Rachel is a registered dietitian with years of clinical experience and Lead Practitioner of The Funk’tional Nutritionist. As an IFM Certified Practitioner and a graduate of Erin’s Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, Rachel is well aligned with our philosophy. If you get the opportunity to work with Rachel, you will see why we are honored to have her on the team!