Orange Salad with Fennel

2 servings

15 minutes

Orange and fennel salad is an exquisite dish of Italian cuisine that delights with freshness and harmony of flavors. Inspired by Mediterranean traditions, this salad combines juicy citrus notes with the anise aroma of fennel, creating a light yet rich taste experience. Its origin is linked to Tuscan culinary artistry where the freshness of ingredients always comes first. The dressing made from orange juice, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar highlights the tenderness of celery and the spiciness of fresh herbs. Olives add salty nuances, completing a rich palette of flavors. This salad is perfect as a light dish on a hot day, a wonderful complement to fish or white meat, and an elegant appetizer for gourmets who appreciate natural freshness and vibrant aromas.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 423.7
• Proteins: 4.9g
• Fats: 31.6g
• Carbohydrates: 31.8g

Ingredients

• Oranges: 2 pc
• Fennel root: 2 pc
• Celery stalk: 2 pc
• Fresh thyme: 1 stem
• Dill: 1 stem
• Olives: 7 pc
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Balsamic vinegar: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. First, we prepare the dressing for the salad. We squeeze the juice from one orange and mix it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 2 pieces
   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon

2. We peel the second orange and divide it into segments. We finely chop the fennel and celery, and place them together with the orange segments, olives, and chopped herbs in a salad bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 2 pieces
   • Fennel root: 2 pieces
   • Celery stalk: 2 pieces
   • Olives: 7 pieces
   • Fresh thyme: 1 stem
   • Dill: 1 stem

3. We mix everything and pour it with the dressing.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon