Fennel and Citrus Salad
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 288
- Total Fat
- 12
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 46
- Dietary Fiber
- 9
- Sugar
- 35
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 716
- Total: 30 min (includes chilling time)
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
2 fennel bulbs
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 medium red chile, such as Fresno or cayenne, thinly sliced
2 oranges, peels and pith cut off and segments cut free
1 grapefruit, peel and pith cut off and segments cut free
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
Directions
- Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the fennel as thinly as possible, then soak in ice water to crisp up, about 5 minutes. Strain and dry well.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and some salt and pepper, then whisk in the olive oil to create a vinaigrette.
- Add the dates, basil, cilantro, mint and chile to the vinaigrette. Then add the orange and grapefruit segments and the fennel; toss well. Divide the salad among 4 serving plates and garnish with the pistachios.