While hearty and high-calorie dishes and stews are more on the menu in the winter months, the desire for lighter salads and dishes increases in spring. In the most beautiful time of year, there are endless types of fruit and vegetables that can be prepared in a variety of ways and taste really delicious. How about a crisp and refreshing fennel salad with oranges, for example? Whether aslight lunch or dinneror a small side dish - this salad is guaranteed to be the new favorite of the whole family, we promise.
The recipe for fennel salad with oranges is actually super easy and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. Wonderfully crunchy and with a refreshing orange dressing - the perfect accompaniment to a deliciousSalmon from the oven.
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 450 grams of fennel bulbs
- 200 grams of oranges
- 90 grams of rocket or baby spinach
Orange vinaigrette:
- 30 ml olive oil
- 20 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 20 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
- 10 grams of Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Cut and prepare fennel
Before you prepare the fennel salad with oranges, we will briefly explain to you how to cut fennel.
- Rinse the fennel thoroughly under water and cut off the greens with sharp water.
- Halve the fennel and rinse again.
- Next, cut out the stalk and cut or slice the fennel into very thin strips.
- You can also cut the fennel stalks into small pieces if you like and eat them without any problem.
Serve the fennel salad with oranges
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Cut fennel according to the instructions above.
- Peel the oranges and cut them into medium-sized pieces.
- Mix the arugula, fennel and orange slices in a large bowl and drizzle with the dressing.
- Enjoy!
- Here's a little tip - the fennel salad tastes even more refreshing with oranges and apples!
Warm fennel salad with oranges
Have you ever eaten grilled fennel? If not, then you're really missing out! This warm fennel salad with oranges is simply the perfect accompaniment to a juicy grilled steak.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 2 medium fennel bulbs
- 3 oranges, peeled and cut into pieces
- 30 grams of sliced almonds or other nuts of your choice
- 1/2 bunch fresh mint, chopped finely
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Orange vinaigrette:
- The juice and zest of 1 orange
- 20 ml olive oil
- 20 grams of Dijon mustard
- 10 grams of honey
Preparation:
- Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Cut the fennel into thick slices and brush with olive oil on both sides.
- Grill the fennel slices for 3-4 minutes per side.
- In a large bowl, mix the fennel, oranges, almonds and mint and season with the vinaigrette.
- Enjoy!
Delicious variations to try
The fennel salad with oranges is one of these dishes that you can prepare and expand to your heart's content. Below we have a few variations that you will surely love.
- Do as the Italians do and prepare the fennel salad with oranges and olives. Add some chopped fresh dill and a delicious mustard dressing and you're done!
- Or why not make a Greek citrus salad by adding feta. Red onion, oregano and a little garlic provide a Mediterranean flair.
- The fennel salad tastes particularly delicious with oranges and pomegranate.
