Fennel Citrus Salad with Pistachios and Watercress
This Winter Citrus Salad with Watercress, Fennel + Pistachios is a delightful blend of seasonal flavors and textures. The combination of sweet citrus, crisp fennel, and nutty pistachios, all brought together with a maple hemp seed vinaigrette, creates a dish that's as nourishing as it is beautiful. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a side salad, it's a versatile recipe that showcases the best of winter produce.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 bunch watercress about 1 cup, rinsed and roughly chopped
- ½ grapefruit, peeled and sliced horizontally into rings
- 1 mandarin orange, peeled and sliced horizontally into rings
- ½ fennel bulb sliced thinly with mandolin (reserve some fronds for topping if desired)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- Crushed pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Combine watercress, grapefruit, orange, and fennel in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, hemp, and maple and toss with salad.
- Transfer to serving dish and top with fennel fronds and pistachios. Enjoy!