Fennel and grapefruit winter salad

A bright, refreshing winter salad with fennel, rocket, grapefruit, and feta, topped with amonds and a tangy, slightly sweet dressing. Perfect as a side. 

Ingredients (2 servings as a side salad)

• • 1/2 large fennel (200 g)
  • 50 g rocket
  • 1 small grapefruit (200 g)
  • 70 g feta cheese
  • 30 g almonds
• For the dressing:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tsp honey

Method

1. Slice the fennel thinly and place it in a large bowl with the rocket. 
2. Peel the grapefruit and chop it, adding the pieces to the bowl. 
3. Crumble the feta over the salad and sprinkle with almonds, roughly chopped.
4. In a small jar, add the olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and honey, then shake until smooth and emulsified. 
5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

• Almonds can be swapped for walnuts, pecans, or pistachios. 
• If you don’t have rocket, you can use watercress or baby spinach instead. 
• Try using orange or blood orange instead of grapefruit for a sweeter version.