Fennel and Orange Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
- 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh fennel fronds (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Fennel:
- Trim the fennel bulbs, removing the stalks and fronds. Reserve some fronds for garnish.
- Thinly slice the fennel bulbs using a sharp knife or a mandoline.
- Segment the Oranges:
- Peel the oranges, removing all the white pith.
- Using a sharp knife, cut between the membranes to release the orange segments.
- Slice the Onion:
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the thinly sliced fennel, orange segments, and sliced red onion.
- Add the black olives to the bowl.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Dress the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
- Toss and Garnish:
- Gently toss the salad to combine and ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish with reserved fennel fronds.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.
Enjoy the bright and fresh flavours of this Fennel and Orange Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savoury notes.
