Fennel Salad with Orange and Summer Dressing – light, fresh and fruity

When the sun is shining and you’re craving something fresh and bright, this fennel salad is the answer. Delicately shaved fennel meets juicy orange segments, crisp radish slices, fragrant mint and a fruity citrus dressing. Topped with roasted nuts and fennel fronds, this salad is light, elegant and packed with summer vibes. Whether you enjoy it as a starter, light lunch or picnic favorite – it’s a dish that brings freshness to the table.

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Ingredients for Fennel Salad with Orange

(serves 2–3)

For the salad

• 1 large fennel bulb with fronds

• 1 orange

• 1 blood orange

• 3–4 radishes

• 1 handful fresh mint

• 1 tbsp pine nuts

• 1 tbsp walnuts

  
  

For the summer dressing

• Juice of 1 orange (or a mix of orange and blood orange)

• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey

• 1 tsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preperation for Fennel Salad with Orange

1. Begin by prepping the fennel. Wash the bulb thoroughly, remove the core, and slice it as thinly as possible using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Set the green fennel fronds aside and chop them roughly.

   
   

2. Peel the orange and blood orange with a sharp knife, removing all the white pith. Carefully cut out the segments (supremes) and collect any juice that escapes – you’ll use it for the dressing.

   
   

3. Wash the radishes and slice them into very thin rounds.

   
   

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the collected citrus juice, maple syrup, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper to create the dressing. Adjust to taste – it should be fresh, slightly sweet and tangy.

   
   

5. Combine the shaved fennel, orange segments and radish slices in a large mixing bowl. Tear the mint leaves and add them along with the chopped fennel fronds. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

   
   

6. Toast the pine nuts and chopped walnuts in a dry pan until golden and fragrant. Sprinkle them over the salad just before serving.

   
   

Resumé

This summer fennel salad is a fresh and flavorful celebration of seasonal produce. It’s simple, colorful and so versatile – perfect on its own, as a starter, or alongside grilled dishes. Whether for a garden party or a mindful lunch, this dish brings brightness and joy to every bite.

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