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Avocado Grapefruit and Fennel Salad

The Sicilian-inspired salad's flavor combination of fennel's sweet licorice flavor, juicy tart grapefruit and smooth avocado topped with salty Parmesan is a welcome addition to any meal any time of the year. I am a self-proclaimed lemon head. No, not the ’80’s band (although I ... continue reading... about Avocado Grapefruit and Fennel Salad

Citrus Fennel and Avocado Salad

It’s no secret I like to eat. It would be abnormal—in my humble opinion—to have a food blog and not enjoy the feasting it's bounty produces. I stand firmly in the make and munch camp.While I do consider myself a semi-foodie, I’m not really a whole foodie. I'm not hard core ... continue reading... about Citrus Fennel and Avocado Salad

Roasted Kale and Fennel Salad with Avocado Caesar Dressing Plus 20 More Kale Recipes to Love

I succombed to peer pressure. I jumped on the bandwagon. I’m intoxicated with the sweet promise of a new fangled and healthy twist on one of my favorite meals. My lunch crunch salad.I have a version of a salad nearly every day for lunch and it’s often a dish I’m requested to ... continue reading... about Roasted Kale and Fennel Salad with Avocado Caesar Dressing Plus 20 More Kale Recipes to Love

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