Fennel and Orange Salad

Fresh picked fennel shaved thin makes a perfect base for a spring salad. This craveable salad combines fennel with oranges and pickled red onions for a bright, tangy crunch.

You will also find the recipe for Quick Pickled Onions as well as the Salad Dressing.

Fennel and Orange Salad

Fresh picked fennel shaved thin makes a perfect base for a spring salad. This craveable salad combines fennel with oranges and pickled red onions for a bright, tangy crunch.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Each Fennel Bulbs Shaved thin on a mandoline
  • 2 Each Oranges (Cara Cara, blood oranges or navel work great), sliced or segmented
  • 1/4 Cup Pickled Red Onions
  • 1/4 Cup Microgreens
  • 4-5 Each Fennel Fronds for garnish

Dressing:

  • 1/3 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 Salt and Pepper to taste

Quick Pickled Onions

  • 1 Each Red Onion Sliced thin
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar or White Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup or Honey
  • 1 Tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • Assemble salad ingredients on a plate.
  • Drizzle with dressing and enjoy! 

Dressing Instructions:

  • Mix ingredients in bowl or shaker.
  • Drizzle on salad.

Pickled Onion Instructions:

  • Put sliced onions in a jar or bowl. 
  • In a small saucepan, combine the rest of the ingredients and bring to a simmer.
  • Pour mixture over the onions. 
  • Let cool to room temp and then enjoy!

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