Shaved Carrot, Fennel, and Tangerine Salad

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: Let the Sunshine In

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RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(5)

Prep Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 20 min
Cook: --
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

8 ounces carrots (about 3 medium)
2 medium fennel bulbs
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar, plus more as needed
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups watercress sprigs, thick stems removed
1 cup tangerine sections
Sea salt, preferably gray salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Use a mandoline or very sharp knife to shave the carrots lengthwise into ribbons. Cut off the stalks and fronds from the fennel bulbs if still attached. Shave the fennel lengthwise like the carrots.

Put the carrots and fennel in a bowl and toss with the olive oil, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon vinegar. Let stand for 20 minutes to soften.

Add the red onion. Gently mix in watercress and tangerines. Season with salt and pepper, toss well, taste, and add more vinegar if needed. Serve immediately.

Michael's Notes: If your tangerines are small, you can leave the sections intact. If the tangerines are large, or if you want to use oranges, you should remove each citrus section from its membrane. To do so, cut a slice off both ends of each fruit so it will stand upright. Stand each fruit on a cutting surface and, using a sharp knife, remove all the peel and white pith by slicing from top to bottom all the way around the fruit, following its contours. Cut the sections away from their membranes.

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recipe Shaved Carrot, Fennel, and Tangerine Salad
CLARA Miami, FL 06-19-2009
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Easy, refreshing and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I introduced this salad to my family and they absolutely loved it! Thank you Michael. I still have not cooked anything... from you that I have not loved!!!! everything is just so well plaired, therefore it comes out great! Thank you, Michael, Miami, FLRead more
recipe Shaved Carrot, Fennel, and Tangerine Salad
Jenni Lake in the Hills, IL 03-01-2007
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Great flavor
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Michael really does make entertaining easy. This salad was delicious, unique, a nice medley of flavors and a great break... from the norm.Read more
recipe Shaved Carrot, Fennel, and Tangerine Salad
Dawn Hackettstown, NJ 01-21-2007
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so easy and wonderful!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made for a dinner party, everyone raved about it. I had to add about 2 teaspoons white sugar. It was the perfect follow up... to the rich eggplant parmesean we made.Read more
recipe Shaved Carrot, Fennel, and Tangerine Salad
Future Lewisville, TX 10-20-2005
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Great colors
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I thouth the salad was great, my family and I loved it and it was healthy to have as much as you want.
recipe Shaved Carrot, Fennel, and Tangerine Salad
Anonymous 07-24-2005
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wonderful combintion for a salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is one of my favorite salads to make. I usually make it twice a week.