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Fruit Salad with Fennel, Watercress, and Smoked Salt

This vibrant fruit salad with fennel and watercress is a sophisticated reimagining of a seasonal starter. By lightly pickling honeydew melon and cherries in rice vinegar, the natural sweetness is tempered with a bright acidity that pairs beautifully with the peppery notes of fresh watercress. The addition of smoked sea salt provides a complex, savoury finish that elevates the dish beyond a standard fruit plate.

As a refreshing vegan option, this salad serves as an elegant first course for a summer lunch or a light accompaniment to grilled dishes. The combination of ruby red grapefruit and crisp fennel offers a wonderful contrast in textures, making it a nutritious and colourful choice for those seeking a modern, heart-healthy salad that is both easy to assemble and visually striking.

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Ingredients for Fruit Salad with Fennel, Watercress, and Smoked Salt

  • 60ml olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1/4 teaspoons smoked or flaky sea salt

  • 1/4 small honeydew melon, rind removed, very thinly sliced

  • 1 pluot or plum, sliced into thin wedges

  • 120ml halved pitted fresh cherries

  • 120ml unseasoned rice vinegar

  • 1/2 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup torn frisée

  • 1 cup trimmed watercress

  • 2 medium ruby red grapefruits, peel and white pith removed, flesh sliced into 1/4"-thick rounds

  • Smoked or flaky sea salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

How to make Fruit Salad with Fennel, Watercress, and Smoked Salt

Whisk oil, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl to combine; set aside.

Toss melon, pluot, cherries, and vinegar in medium bowl. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until fruit is lightly pickled, 10–15 minutes; drain.

Toss fennel, frisée, and watercress with half of vinaigrette in a large bowl. Arrange grapefruits on a serving platter; sprinkle with smoked salt. Top with pickled fruit and scatter dressed fennel salad over.

Serve salad drizzled with remaining lemon vinaigrette and sprinkled with smoked salt and pepper.

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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.

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  • 16 Enero 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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