Best 7 Fennel And Orange Salad With Black Olives On A Bed Of Couscous Recipes

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Are you looking for a Mediterranean dish that is both refreshing and flavorful? This fennel and orange salad with black olives on a bed of fluffy couscous is a perfect choice. It combines the distinct flavors of fennel, orange, and olives with the nutty taste of couscous to create a delightful dish. Packed with vibrant colors and textures, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. In this recipe, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process with tips to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and a delightful sensory experience.

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FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD WITH BLACK OLIVES ON A BED OF COUSCOUS



Fennel and Orange Salad With Black Olives on a Bed of Couscous image

A salad, modeled on a traditional North African one, that is great for buffets. The salad is modeled on a traditional North African salad of oranges, onions and olives. I substitute thinly sliced fennel for the onions, and serve it over a bed of steamed couscous. You could serve it on its own, but it is a shame to leave so much juice behind in the bowl, and the couscous soaks it up in a delicious way. The dish is a great idea for buffets as it stands up well over the course of a few hours.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons mild honey or sugar
1 teaspoon crushed cumin seeds
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
1 cup couscous
Salt to taste
2 medium fennel bulbs (about 1 1/4 pounds), quartered and cored
2 tablespoons chopped imported black olives (about 1/2 ounce), plus 12 imported black olives, pitted and halved
4 navel oranges or 6 to 8 Valencia oranges (depending on the size)
Chopped fresh parsley or fennel fronds for garnish

Steps:

  • Reconstitute the couscous. Place it in a bowl, add salt to taste and cover by 1/2 inch with hot water. Let sit until all of the water has been absorbed by the couscous, stirring every once in a while. Cover the bowl with a plate and place in the microwave. Microwave for 3 minutes. Carefully remove from the microwave (the bowl will be hot). Uncover and fluff with forks. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
  • Remove tough outer layers of the fennel bulb and discard. Using a sharp knife or a mandolin, slice the fennel quarters as thin as you can. Place in a bowl and toss with half the dressing and the chopped olives.
  • Spoon the couscous into a wide bowl or onto a platter and smooth to make an even layer. Arrange the fennel on top, making sure to tip out any dressing from the bottom of the bowl over the fennel and couscous.
  • Cut away the peel and pith from the oranges and slice into thin rounds. Tip any juice that runs out of the oranges as you are working with them over the fennel. Arrange the orange slices over the fennel.
  • Drizzle the remaining dressing over the oranges. Arrange the halved olives on top, sprinkle with chopped parsley or fennel fronds and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 315, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 547 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

ORANGE COUSCOUS SALAD



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Olives, oregano and oranges combine to make a light, fresh dressing for delicate couscous. From PreventionĀ® Healthy Cooking.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons frozen organic orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup boiling water
1 can (11 1/2 oz) mandarin orange slices, drained
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup pitted and sliced kalamata olives
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine couscous, orange juice concentrate, oregano, orange peel, salt and pepper. Stir in water. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed.
  • Fluff with fork. Add oranges, green onions, parsley, olives and oil. Toss to coat well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

ORANGE AND FENNEL SALAD



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Salty kalamata olives balance the sweet orange in this salad. The tangy orange vinaigrette brings it all together.

Provided by Dole

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dole

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 ounce) package DOLEĀ® Tender Garden Blend
2 medium (blank)s oranges, peeled and cut in half slices
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise
8 each pitted Kalamata olives, cut in half
Orange Vinaigrette (recipe below)

Steps:

  • Combine salad, oranges, fennel and olives in large bowl. Toss with Fresh Orange Dressing, to coat, as desired. Refrigerate any remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 190.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CRAN-ORANGE COUSCOUS SALAD



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I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped up by the bright flavors of oranges, cranberries, basil and a touch of fennel. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 cans (14 ounces each ) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 large navel oranges, peeled and chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 small red onion, chopped
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork; cool. In a bowl, combine couscous and the next 9 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Garnish with additional chopped basil and reserved fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ORANGE FENNEL SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fennel bulbs
3 to 4 oranges
1/4 cup good olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces arugula

Steps:

  • Cut the fronds from the fennel bulbs and reserve some of the feathery leaves for later. Cut each fennel bulb in half and remove the cores with a sharp knife.
  • Fit a food processor with the thinnest slicing blade. Cut the fennel bulbs into wedges and place horizontally into the feed tube. Process in batches. Peel each orange, remove the pith with a knife, and slice. Set aside.
  • For the dressing: Whisk together the oil, juice, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a small bowl. Place the fennel slices, oranges slices and arugula in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together. Sprinkle with salt and add some fennel fronds for decoration.

FENNEL, ORANGE, AND OLIVE SALAD



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Serve this fennel and olive salad alongside our potato and onion frittata for a delicious breakfast or brunch menu.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads fennel, halved lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise, and 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fennel fronds
3 navel oranges
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
1 tablespoon sherry-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon shallot, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of coarse salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Remove peel and pith from the oranges using a sharp paring knife. Working over a bowl to catch the juice, carefully cut between membranes, to remove segments. Squeeze remaining membrane to extract juice, reserving 1 tablespoon.
  • In a medium bowl, combine orange segments, fennel, fennel fronds, and olives; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together reserved orange juice, vinegar, shallot, oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over salad, tossing gently to combine. Serve immediately.

SPANISH CHARRED FENNEL, ORANGE AND OLIVE SALAD



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This is one of my favourite Summer salad recipes.....the vibrant colours are amazing, as are all the mingling flavours! The baby fennel bulbs are roasted until charred and then simply served with fresh oranges, black olives, red onion, fresh mint and a divine orange vinaigrette! I serve this alongside grilled, roast or barbequed Duck or Lamb - it is also great when served with a good grilled Steak.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Oranges

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 small fennel bulbs, trimmed & fronds kept for garnish
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 large oranges, peeled and cut into segments
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
100 g black olives
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
  • Trim the feathery green fronds form the fennel and reserve for the garnish.
  • Remove the stalks from the fennel and cut each fennel bulb into 4 or 6 wedges, depending on the size.
  • Place into a well-oiled baking tin or tian - and drizzle over 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Roast them for about 40-45 minutes or until tender, caramelised and charred on the edges. (Turn them once or twice during cooking.).
  • Allow them to cool.
  • Peel and slice the oranges into segments, making sure there is no membrane or pith on them. Add the finely sliced red onion and olives to the orange segments.
  • Whisk the remaining oil with the orange juice and season well.
  • Add half of the chopped mint leaves to the vinaigrette, mix well.
  • Pour half the dressing over the orange mixture and gently mix.
  • When you wish to assemble the salad, build up the salad by layering the orange mixture and roast fennel bulbs in alternate layers.
  • Drizzle with the remaining dressing and scatter the remaining chopped mint over the top.
  • Finely chop the reserved fennel fronds and scatter them over the top, as the final flourish!
  • Great served with barbequed poultry or meats, especially Duck or Lamb.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest ingredients. This will ensure that your salad is as flavorful and delicious as possible.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a fennel and orange salad, so feel free to try different combinations of ingredients until you find one that you love.
  • Make sure to adjust the dressing to your taste. The dressing is what will bring all the flavors of the salad together, so make sure it's something that you enjoy.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will ensure that the flavors are at their best.

Conclusion:

Fennel and orange salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a starter or a light lunch. It's also a great way to use up leftover fennel and oranges. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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