Active Time

　　10 minutes

　　Total Time

　　1 1/4 hours

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1/4 cup water

　　1/4 cup sugar

　　4 whole star anise or 1 teaspoon anise seeds

　　3 assorted grapefruits such as white, pink, and ruby

　　2 navel oranges

　　

Step 1

Simmer water with sugar and anise in a small saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Cool slightly.

　　

Step 2

Cut peel and white pith from grapefruits and oranges with a sharp knife. Working over a bowl, cut grapefruit and orange sections free from membranes. Pour off juice released during cutting from bowl and reserve.

　　

Step 3

Stir syrup into fruit and chill, covered, 1 hour. Stir in reserved juice to taste.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Each serving about 135 calories and less than 1 gram fat.

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

　　Cooks' note:

　　• Salad can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.