BLOOD ORANGE, BEET, AND FENNEL SALAD

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Our fresh take on the classic Moroccan salad pairs shaved fennel and red onion with assorted beets and oranges for color contrast.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Citrus     Fruit     Appetizer     Roast     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Low Sodium     Lunch     Orange     Fennel     Root Vegetable     Beet     Winter     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium red beets, tops trimmed
2 medium golden beets, tops trimmed
3 blood oranges
1 medium navel orange (preferably Cara Cara)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 small fennel bulb, very thinly sliced crosswise on a mandoline
1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced on a mandoline (about 1/3 cup)
Good-quality extra-virgin olive, pumpkin seed, or walnut oil (for drizzling)
Coarse sea salt, such as fleur de sel or Maldon sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro and/or chervil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Wash beets, leaving some water on skins. Wrap individually in foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until beets are tender when pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from all oranges; discard. Working over a medium bowl, cut between membranes of 2 blood oranges to release segments into bowl; squeeze juice from membranes into bowl and discard membranes. Slice remaining blood orange and Cara Cara orange crosswise into thin rounds. Place sliced oranges in bowl with the segments. Add lemon juice and lime juice.
  • Peel cooled beets. Slice 2 beets crosswise into thin rounds. Cut remaining 2 beets into wedges. Strain citrus juices; reserve. Layer beets and oranges on plates, dividing evenly. Arrange fennel and onion over beets. Spoon reserved citrus juices over, then drizzle salad generously with oil. Season to taste with coarse sea salt and pepper. Let salad stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Garnish salad with cilantro leaves.

Soraya Flannery
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great salad to serve at parties or potlucks.


Mo_kibi Shokgolo
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Bf Rk
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I actually really liked it in this salad. It added a nice subtle flavor.


Patricia Fiadzo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in the fridge, and this was the perfect recipe to use them up.


Raju Ahmed tonmoy
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I've never had a salad like this before. It's so unique and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


omoit henry
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This salad is really good, but it's a lot of work to make. I think I'll only make it for special occasions.


Prince Kaiyum
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I had a hard time finding blood oranges, so I used regular oranges instead. The salad was still good, but I think it would have been better with blood oranges.


Desiree Douglas
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This salad was a bit too sweet for me. I think I'll try using less sugar in the dressing next time.


Ajh Sjzh
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I'm not sure I like the combination of blood oranges and beets. I think I'll try it again with a different type of citrus fruit.


Govinda Dahal
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This salad is a great way to sneak some healthy vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Solomon Lumpkin
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I love the bright colors in this salad. It's so visually appealing.


Okechukwu Oduh
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great salad to serve at parties or potlucks.


Munaza Tahir
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Steven Phiri
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I actually really liked it in this salad. It added a nice subtle flavor.


Faizan Mamu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in the fridge, and this was the perfect recipe to use them up.


DEATH POOL DEATH POOL
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I love the combination of blood oranges and beets in this salad. It's so refreshing and colorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Paing Thiha
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This salad was a delightful burst of flavors! The blood oranges were sweet and tangy, the beets earthy and slightly sweet, and the fennel added a subtle anise flavor. The goat cheese and walnuts added a creamy and crunchy texture, and the dressing ti