Delectable Fennel & Orange Salad: 7 Minutes
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A bright and refreshing salad featuring crisp fennel and juicy oranges, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Author: Jen Rwanda
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw preparation
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 large fennel bulb
- 2 navel oranges
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Trim the fennel bulb, removing the stalks and fronds. Slice the bulb thinly.
- Peel the oranges and segment them, removing any pith.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced fennel and orange segments.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Reserve some fennel fronds for garnish if desired.
- Add toasted nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- A pinch of red pepper flakes can add a touch of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg