Salad of Hearty Greens with Fennel, Grapefruit, and Beet

Ingredients

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 20 drops plain liquid stevia or
• 1-2 teaspoons agave nectar, to taste
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root
• Sea salt and pepper, to taste
• 4-5 large leaves Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves finely shredded
• 6 cups assorted baby greens (I like Italian mix, but any combination is good)
• 2 red grapefruits, peeled, seeded, and sliced (with thick inner membranes removed)
• 1 medium fennel bulb, cut in half and thinly sliced
• 1 medium beet, peeled and grated
• 1/3 cup lightly toasted sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup fresh dill, for garnish

Directions

Make the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, stevia, ginger, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or glass measuring cup. Set aside for the flavors to blend.

Make the salad: Toss the chard, greens, grapefruit, fennel, and beet in a large salad bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Then sprinkle with sunflower seeds and garnish with dill. Serve immediately.

Servings

6-8

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