This combo of citrusy, savory, nutty, and crunchy ingredients is an amazing side or perfect topped with salmon or grilled shrimp.
A Fresh Side
Shaved fennel is often used as a garnish, served roasted or even on pizza! The flavor of fennel is similar to anise or black licorice and it’s both fresh and crunchy. Fennel can be eaten cooked or raw in slaws or salads like in this recipe.
Ingredients
FENNEL Fresh fennel should but cut into thin slices for this recipe. GREENS Any greens you’d like work well, I prefer a greens mix with tender leaves for this recipe. CITRUS Sectioned orange slices add fresh zesty flavor (grapefruit is another great addition). While it takes a little bit of time, sectioning oranges makes for a great salad and it can be done days ahead of time. DRESSING Orange juice, rice wine vinegar, honey, garlic, and oil are used to make this citrusy, zesty dressing!
Variations
Switch out orange segments for canned mandarin orange segments and add the juice to the dressing or use small pieces of fresh grapefruit and the grapefruit zest in the dressing. Sliced black olives make for a dramatic and colorful garnish! Freshly roasted and cooled beets make a colorful addition. Granny smith apples and cucumber or radishes, fennel salad takes on a whole new look! Try the citrus-like salad dressing as a marinade or add some soy sauce to it and use it as an Asian-style stir fry marinade!
How to Cut Fennel for Salad
If you’ve never cut fennel before, it’s easy.
How to Make Fennel Salad
Fennel salad looks gourmet, but it’s actually super easy to make!
Fresh & Flavorful Salads
The Best Tossed Salad – loaded with fresh veggies Strawberry Spinach Salad – with goat cheese Kale Caesar Salad – with homemade dressing Greek Salad – so colorful Classic Wedge Salad – a crowd favorite
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