Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey that combines the vibrant flavors of citrus fruits and the subtle anise notes of fennel. This citrus salad with fennel vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful dish that offers a delightful balance of sweetness, acidity, and a hint of savory complexity. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, this salad is sure to impress your palate and leave you craving more.
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FENNEL AND CITRUS SALAD
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the fennel as thinly as possible, then soak in ice water to crisp up, about 5 minutes. Strain and dry well.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and some salt and pepper, then whisk in the olive oil to create a vinaigrette.
- Add the dates, basil, cilantro, mint and chile to the vinaigrette. Then add the orange and grapefruit segments and the fennel; toss well. Divide the salad among 4 serving plates and garnish with the pistachios.
CITRUS FENNEL SALAD
I guarantee guests will love the taste of this unique salad. The pleasant orange flavor pairs well with tender pieces of fennel. -Marion Karlin, Waterloo, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove fronds from fennel bulbs; set aside for garnish. Cut bulbs into thin slices. In a large skillet, saute fennel slices in oil and butter until crisp-tender. , Stir in the juices, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until fennel is tender, 5-6 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in orange segments. Serve over salad greens; top with reserved fennel fronds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FENNEL SALAD WITH CITRUS
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the top and bottom off the grapefruit. Stand up the fruit and slice off the rind and white pith underneath, reserving the rind so you can add the juice to the salad. Cut the fruit into segments, reserving any juice that accumulates. Set aside.
- Add the orange juice and half of the mint leaves to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle in the oil.
- Quarter the fennel bulbs and trim the core. Using a mandoline or a chef's knife, thinly shave each quarter. Add the fennel and Hungarian peppers to the vinaigrette. Finely chop the reserved fennel fronds and add to the bowl. Fold in the grapefruit segments and their juices and the remaining mint leaves. Squeeze in the juice from the reserved grapefruit top and bottom and toss to combine. Serve.
FENNEL SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING
My family really enjoys crunchy fennel, which pairs well with citrus vinaigrette. The salad makes a nice addition to any meal.-Denise Elder, Hanover, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine fennel, apple and onion. In another bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CITRUS-FENNEL SALAD
Make and share this Citrus-Fennel Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Oranges
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To peel oranges, cut off top and bottom, just to the pulp.
- Cut away peel and pith, following curve of the fruit.
- Cut orange into thin rounds.
- Thinly slice the fennel using a knife or a mandoline.
- Trim the stems and roots from radishes, and thinly slice.
- Set aside.
- Use an olive pitter to pit olives, or crush them with the side of a chefs knife and remove the pit.
- Slice olives into very small slivers.
- Toast fennel seeds.
- Then, with mortar and pestle, crush seeds until fragrant.
- Whisk them into remaining vinaigrette ingredients.
- In a large bowl, toss the fennel, radishes, and vinaigrette with arugula.
- Use your hands its gentler on the greens and coats them evenly.
- To assemble the salad, first lay down 34 orange rounds.
- Mound some salad mixture on top.
- Garnish with olives and shaved Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 468.4, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 3.9
CITRUS SALAD WITH ENDIVE AND FENNEL
This salad offers pleasingly bitter red endive spears, licorice-sweet slices of fennel, and sections of orange and grapefruit. Rosemary, ginger, parsley, and hazelnut oil add complexity.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Toss endives, fennel, fruit, and parsley in a large bowl; set aside. Whisk rosemary, ginger, juices, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl. Whisking constantly, pour in the oils in a slow, steady stream. Pour dressing over salad to taste; toss. Serve.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe citrus fruits.
- If you don't have fennel seeds, you can use a combination of anise seeds and caraway seeds.
- To make the vinaigrette ahead of time, whisk together the ingredients in a jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vinaigrette for a spicy kick.
- Serve the salad immediately after dressing it to prevent the citrus fruits from becoming too soggy.
Conclusion:
This citrus salad with fennel vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet citrus fruits, crunchy fennel, and tangy vinaigrette is sure to please everyone at the table.
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