For those seeking a delectable and refreshing salad, the combination of oranges, red onions, and fennel is an exceptional choice. The vibrant colors of the orange slices, the sharp flavor of the red onions, and the subtle aniseed notes of the fennel create a delightful harmony of flavors. This salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients, making it a wholesome addition to any meal. Whether served as a light lunch or as a refreshing side dish, this orange red onion and fennel salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
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SICILIAN FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD WITH RED ONION AND MINT
Steps:
- Cut peel and pith from oranges. Cut between membranes to release segments.
- Toss orange segments, fennel, onion, mint, and oil in large bowl to coat. Season salad generously to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to platter. Garnish with olives and serve immediately.
ORANGE, RED ONION AND FENNEL SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Zest the oranges in strips and reserve for garnish. Slice the oranges into thin rings. Place the orange slices, arugula, fennel, red onions and olives in a large bowl and toss. Toss with the olive oil and lemon juice right before serving. Season the salad with just a touch of salt and pepper. Use the reserved strips of orange zest to garnish the plate.
MINTED ORANGE, FENNEL AND RED ONION SALAD
Categories Salad Fruit Onion Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Orange Mint Fennel Summer Healthy Vegan Gourmet Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make Dressing:
- Heat a dry small heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot and toast coriander seeds, stirring, until fragrant and a little darker, about 2 minutes. With a mortar and pestle or in a spice grinder or cleaned electric coffee grinder, grind coriander to a coarse powder. In a bowl, whisk together coriander and remaining dressing ingredients.Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered
- With a Japanese rotary slicer or other thin-slicing device, slice onion crosswise into thin spirals or rings. In a bowl of ice and cold water, soak onion (separate rings if necessary) 15 minutes.
- Trim stalks from fennel and with slicing device, thinly slice fennel bulb crosswise.
- With a sharp knife, cut a slice from top and bottom of each orange to expose flesh and arrange cut side down on a cutting board. cutting from top to bottom, remove peel and pith. Cut oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Drain onion well and pat dry between paper towels.
- Arrange fennel, onion and orange decoratively on a platter and scatter with mint. Whisk dressing and drizzle over salad.
PRUNE, ORANGE, FENNEL, AND RED ONION SALAD WITH MIXED GREENS
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until prunes are soft and juice is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 6 minutes. Transfer prunes to bowl; reserve juice. Chill prunes until cold, about 2 hours. Cut into quarters.
- Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Working over bowl to catch juice and using small sharp knife, cut between membranes to release segments. Combine 2 tablespoons orange juice from bowl, oil, vinegar, grated orange peel, and reserved prune juice; whisk to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss orange segments, minced red onion, 1 tablespoon fennel fronds, and 1 tablespoon dressing in medium bowl. Combine mixed greens, onion rings, and fennel bulbs in large bowl. Toss with remaining dressing. Divide salad among 4 plates. Top with prunes and orange mixture.
Tips:
- To make sure your salad is extra crisp and refreshing, chill the fennel and orange segments before assembling.
- For a milder onion flavor, soak the red onion slices in cold water for about 15 minutes before adding them to the salad.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use a teaspoon of dried thyme or oregano in the dressing.
- This salad is also delicious with grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or tofu.
Conclusion:
This Orange, Red Onion, and Fennel Salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up any leftover oranges or fennel. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors makes this salad a real crowd-pleaser.
So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe, give this Orange, Red Onion, and Fennel Salad a try.
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