If you're looking for a refreshing and vibrant salad, look no further! This fennel and orange salad brings freshness all year long.
Using fresh ingredients, this salad is light and invigorating! The sweetness of the oranges perfectly balances the subtle licorice notes of the fennel. Thinly sliced red onion adds a touch of sharpness, fresh mint leaves bring a cooling, herbaceous lift, and chopped hazelnuts add a nice crunch!
The combination of ingredients is both elegant and simple, highlighting the beauty of fresh, seasonal produce. It's a salad that awakens the palate and leaves you feeling refreshed and satisfied.
Ingredients: 3-4 navel oranges
1-2 fennel bulbs
½ red onion
A handful of fresh mint leaves
Tru Star roasted hazelnuts
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt, pepper, and oregano to taste
Red pepper flakes (Optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients:
Carefully peel and slice the oranges (save one for using for juice)
Thinly slice the fennel bulb (they don't have to be even!)
Thinly slice the red onion
Chop the fresh mint leaves.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, gently combine the sliced oranges, fennel, and red onion.
Add the chopped mint leaves.
Dress the Salad:
Add in olive oil, juice of one of the oranges, salt, pepper, oregano (crushing between your fingers as you add it), and red pepper flakes if using.
Gently stir to coat
Top: Crush or chop the roasted hazelnuts and top salad
Serve:
Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Tips and Variations:
Thin Slicing: Thinly slicing the fennel is key to its delicate flavor in this salad. A mandolin slicer makes this easy.
Citrus Variety: Feel free to experiment with different citrus fruits, such as lemons, grapefruit or blood oranges.
Nuts: Pistachios are another good nut to add for a lovely crunch.
Olives: Pitted black olives or other olives can add a salty, briny dimension.
Dressing: Adjust the dressing ingredients to your taste. A little honey can add sweetness, and red wine vinegar can add tanginess.
Greens: Serve over arugula or mixed greens
Cheese: Add some crumbled goat cheese or feta for extra flavor
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