Shaved Fennel & Citrus Salad
The best Italian inspired shaved fennel salad filled with orange slices, parmesan cheese, and pistachios, topped with a citrus vinaigrette. This dish perfectly pairs with mussel pasta or pistachio pesto pasta.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 216kcal
Equipment
- serving bowl
Ingredients
Orange Vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
- peel of 1 orange (about 2.5 grams)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
- pinch finely ground black pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Fennel Salad
- 3 medium fennel bulbs core removed and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
- 2 medium navel orange peeled and segmented
- ½ cup shaved parmesan
- ¼ cup toasted pistachios roughly chopped
- fennel fronds for garnish
Instructions
For Orange Vinaigrette
- In a small bowl whisk together honey, red wine vinegar, mustard, orange peel, orange juice, salt, and pepper. While whisking, drizzle in extra virgin olive oil until fully combined.
For Fennel Salad
- Add shaved fennel and orange segments to a large mixing bowl. Toss with vinaigrette until combined. Place in a serving bowl and top with parmesan, pistachios, and fennel fronds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Leftovers: Fennel holds up well in the refrigerator, so you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 6 days.
If you prefer a less crunchy fennel salad, allow it to marinate in the dressing for a couple of hours in the refrigerator (it will soak up all the delicious vinaigrette). Don't top the salad with parmesan, pistachios, and fennel fronds until you're ready to serve.
Don't worry if there's extra vinaigrette. The fennel will continue to soak in the dressing as it sits.
To toast pistachios, cook over medium heat in a sauté pan, stirring often, until the pistachios are slightly browned and you smell a toasty aroma, about 2 - 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 1mg
