MARINATED SHAVED FENNEL WITH AVOCADO AND MINNEOLA TANGELOS

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This recipe, from the chef Norman Van Aken, came to The Times in 2001 as part of a story about the raw food movement, in which every element of every dish is raw, organic and vegan -- no meat, fish, eggs or dairy products.

Provided by The New York Times

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

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large bulb fennel, trimmed and cored
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground cracked black pepper
1/4 peeled red onion, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
12 wedges ripe avocado
12 peeled sections Minneola tangelo
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Prepare salad: Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, shave fennel crosswise very finely. Place in a large bowl with orange juice and rosemary. Season generously with salt. Allow to stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes; toss occasionally.
  • Drain and discard liquid from salad. Season to taste with cracked pepper. Add onion and olive oil, and toss to mix. Cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Prepare basil emulsion: In a blender or small food processor, combine basil, olive oil and salt to taste. Blend until smooth.
  • To serve: Place equal portions of fennel mixture on four serving plates. Surround each portion with three avocado slices in a triangular arrangement. Spoon some basil emulsion around each plate. Place Minneola sections on each plate in a triangular arrangement, and serve.

Taranga Kumara
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I'm always looking for new ways to eat fennel, and this salad was a great option. It was light and refreshing, and the flavors were well-balanced.


imba Ninja
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover fennel. It was quick and easy to make, and the flavors were delicious.


madcad88
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning or a stronger dressing.


Riag Ahmed
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This salad was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a different type of citrus, like oranges or grapefruit.


Margaret Sookoo
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I thought this salad was delicious. The flavors were well-balanced and the salad was very refreshing.


Sagar Kusuwar
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This salad is a great way to showcase the flavors of fennel. The avocado and Minneola tangelos add a nice touch of sweetness and acidity.


RANA BEPARY
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so easy to make.


Hana hana Gamogxana
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less honey or a different type of sweetener.


Storee Canham
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I'm always looking for new ways to eat fennel, and this salad was a great option. It was light and refreshing, and the flavors were well-balanced.


Shahzada rajpoot21
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover fennel. It was quick and easy to make, and the flavors were delicious.


Subash Panthi
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning or a stronger dressing.


Allan Li
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This salad was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a different type of citrus, like oranges or grapefruit.


Hakeem Wilder
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this salad. The avocado and Minneola tangelos helped to balance out the flavor of the fennel.


Mina sharma
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of fennel, avocado, and citrus.


Gannat Hossam
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Sundas Tanoli
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious summer treat! The fennel and avocado were a perfect combination, and the Minneola tangelos added a bright citrus flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great.