Orange & Fennel Salad
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5
Orange & Fennel Salad
Description
Orange & Fennel Salad features fresh fennel bulb thinly sliced to provide a crunchy, slightly licorice-flavored base, paired with crisp celery and tender mixed greens. The orange segments offer bursts of citrus sweetness throughout the salad. The homemade dressing is a blend of orange zest and juice with rice wine vinegar, honey, garlic, and seasonings, giving a bright, slightly sweet and tangy flavor that coats every ingredient. Toasted pecans or walnuts lend a rich, crunchy texture and nutty undertone.
This salad works well as a light starter or side dish, providing a contrast of fresh and crisp elements that can brighten heavier main courses. It is also suitable as a refreshing, healthy option for lunches or picnics.
The salad is assembled by marinating the greens, celery, and fennel in the dressing and then garnishing with the nuts and orange pieces just before serving, keeping textures fresh and defined.
Ingredients
- 1 bulb fennel
- 1 rib celery
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1 orange divided
- ¼ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped, candied
Dressing
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake until combined. Set aside.
- Cut the rind off of the orange and cut into segments. Thinly slice celery on the diagonal.
- Cut off the top stems of the fennel (these can be reserved for stir fries) and remove any discolored outer leaves. If the bulb is really large, cut in half from root to stem.
- Using a mandoline (or a very sharp knife) thinly slice the fennel bulb and place in a bowl, add celery and mixed greens. Drizzle with dressing and toss well.
- Garnish the salad with walnuts and orange pieces.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 537mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1140IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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