Fennel Orange Salald
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with citrusy charm, this Fennel Orange Salad is the perfect balance of crisp textures and zesty flavors. Thinly sliced fennel is paired with juicy, vibrant navel oranges, creating a delightful contrast of sweet and licorice-like notes. A light citrus vinaigrette made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey ties the ingredients together, while fresh mint leaves and toasted almonds add herbaceous and nutty accents. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and healthy salad is ideal as a light appetizer or a refreshing side dish. Perfect for showcasing the best of seasonal produce, this elegant salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium fennel bulb
- 3 large navel oranges
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds
Instructions
Trim the fennel by removing the stalks and fronds. Set aside a few fronds for garnish. Slice the fennel bulbs very thinly using a sharp knife or a mandoline.
Peel the oranges by slicing off the top and bottom, then cutting away the peel and pith with a sharp knife. Cut the oranges into thin, round slices or segments.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl or serving platter, arrange the sliced fennel and orange slices.
Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette evenly over the salad.
Scatter the fresh mint leaves and toasted almonds on top.
Garnish with reserved fennel fronds for a pop of green and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1431 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.5 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 753 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 3552 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
