Description
Sicilian Fennel Orange Salad combines crisp fennel and sweet oranges, making it a refreshing, vegan, and gluten-free dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bulb Fennel (Remove tough outer layers.)
- 2 medium Oranges (Blood oranges or regular oranges can be used interchangeably.)
- 1 small Red Onion (Slice thinly.)
- 1/2 cup Black Olives (Any briny olives are suitable.)
- 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (Quality oil is crucial.)
- 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar (Optional.)
- to taste pinch Salt
- to taste pinch Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Fennel Fronds (For garnish.)
- optional Pistachios (For crunch.)
- optional pinch Red Pepper Flakes (For slight heat.)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oranges. Begin by peeling the oranges thoroughly, ensuring that all the white pith is removed. Slice the peeled oranges into rounds, and set them aside.
- Slice the Fennel. Remove the tough outer layers of the fennel bulb, then slice it thinly.
- Combine the Ingredients. On a serving plate, layer the sliced fennel, orange rounds, and thin slices of red onion.
- Add the Olives. Scatter black olives over the salad.
- Drizzle with Oil and Vinegar. Generously drizzle olive oil and add red wine vinegar if desired.
- Season to Perfection. Sprinkle salt and black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve. Garnish with fennel fronds and optional toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Sicilian Fennel Orange Salad