Shaved Fennel, Radish, and Grapefruit Salad

Ingredients for Shaved Fennel, Radish, and Grapefruit Salad

• 80ml olive oil

• 2 tablespoons fennel seeds, lightly crushed

• 4 medium fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise

• about 1.6kg total), stalks cut off and discarded

• 450g radishes (about 675g total with greens), trimmed

• 4 pink or red grapefruits

• 1 medium garlic clove

• 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

• a Japanese Benriner or other adjustable-blade slicer

How to make Shaved Fennel, Radish, and Grapefruit Salad

Heat oil with fennel seeds in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat until seeds are fragrant and pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep 2 hours.

While seeds are steeping, quarter fennel bulbs lengthwise and cut out and discard most of cores, leaving just enough core to keep quarters of fennel intact. Cut fennel lengthwise into paper-thin slices with slicer. Transfer to a large bowl.

Cut radishes crosswise into very thin slices (slightly thicker than fennel slices) with slicer and add to fennel in bowl.

Cut peel, including all white pith, from grapefruits with a small sharp knife. Working over a bowl, cut segments free from membranes and squeeze juice from membranes into bowl. Transfer segments to a cutting board, reserving juice in bowl, and coarsely chop, then add to fennel and radishes.

Pour fennel oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl. (Discard seeds.)

Mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch of salt using a large heavy knife, then transfer to another small bowl. Whisk in salt, pepper, fennel oil, and 80ml grapefruit juice, then pour over salad, tossing gently to coat.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.