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Roasted Asparagus Salad with Fennel, Leek + Grapefruit

Ingredients

  • 1 lg leek
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt + pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp grainy mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 shallot
  • 2 lg red grapefruit
  • 2 avocados
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F. Trim off the end and the green part of the leek, and thinly slice the remaining white part. Rinse and dry well.
  • On a large, parchment lined baking sheet, spread the leek, asparagus and fennel. Drizzle with ½ tbsp of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, or until veggies are tender crisp.
  • Meanwhile, combine the mustard, honey, lemon juice, olive oil and shallot in a blender or food processor. Add a good pinch of salt and a grind of pepper. Blend until smooth.
  • Using a sharp knife and a large cutting board, peel and segment the grapefruit. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. With a spoon, scoop the flesh out in one piece for each half and then slice.
  • When the veggies are finished, arrange them on a platter. Drizzle with the dressing, and top with the grapefruit, avocado, parmesan and mint. Serve immediately!