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Avocado, Grapefruit, and Shiso Salad





Yields
Serves 4



Total Time
25 mins

The warm anise flavor of shiso, encouraged by the licoricey fennel, comes through clearly in this pretty salad. You can use either red or green shiso (red is slightly stronger in flavor) or a combination.

su-Avocado, Grapefruit, and Shiso Salad




Photo: Thomas J. Story
 1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
 3 tablespoons chopped fresh shiso*, plus 5 whole leaves
 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
 1 small to medium fennel bulb, quartered and cored
 2 Ruby grapefruit
 2 firm-ripe avocados, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
  Pepper
  Coarse sea salt or kosher salt
Step 1
1

Whisk together vinegar, chopped shiso, and oil in a medium bowl. With a knife or a mandoline, slice fennel very thin.

Step 2
2

Working with one grapefruit at a time, slice off ends, then set on an end and use a small, sharp knife to cut off peel from top to bottom, following curve of fruit. Hold fruit over bowl and slice between membranes to release segments into bowl.

Step 3
3

Add fennel and avocados along with a few grinds of pepper. Gently toss to coat and season to taste with salt. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Cut shiso leaves into thin strips and sprinkle on salad.

Step 4
4

*If you can't find shiso, use fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 271Calories from Fat 67
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g33%

Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Dietary Fiber 8g32%
Protein 2.8g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.