Blood Orange and Fennel Salad
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
About This Recipe
“Untried by me; posted in response to a request for fennel recipes :-)”
Ingredients
3blood oranges( use navel oranges if blood oranges are out-of-season)
1largefennel bulb
4teaspoonswhite wine vinegar
4teaspoonsfinely chopped fresh basil
1clovegarlic, minced
1/4 teaspoonsalt
1/4 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1/4 cupextra virgin olive oil
Directions
Use a sharp knife to remove orange peel.
Cut oranges into segments, removing all the white pith.
Slice end from fennel and remove shoots from top (reserve shoots).
If exterior of fennel bulb is marred or discoloured, peel with a vegetable peeler.
Cut in half and thinly slice.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, basil, garlic, salt and pepper; then whisk in oil.
Arrange fennel slices and orange segments on individual serving dishes.
Drizzle dressing over salads and garnish with reserved fennel fronds.
Reviews
“I love this recipe. Perfect spring salad. I used champaine vinager and a bit more salt. Nice crunch and sweet and tangy. Thanks for posting the recipe.”
“Saw Jamie oliver do this one on TV.Forgot the recipe. and found it here. Nice one. Good with BBQ/Grill etc.”