Shaved Fennel Salad with Arugula and Orange
Fennel is a bright, crispy bulb-like vegetable with a faint flavor of licorice and is slightly sweet. It is well-loved in Mediterranean cooking and is a lovely addition to salads. The orange in the recipe nicely complements the peppery greens and the licorice flavor of the fennel.
Shaved Fennel Salad with Arugula and Orange
Author: Erica Leazenby, MD
Servings: 4
Time: 5-10 minutes
Ingredients:
4-6 handfuls arugula
1⁄2 fennel bulb, core removed, sliced thin
1 orange, zested then peel cut away and sliced into rounds
1-2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon mild vinegar like Champagne vinegar
Pinch of sea salt
1-2 grinds of fresh pepper
1-2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions:
1. Arrange the arugula, fennel and oranges in a salad bowl. Drizzle with orange zest, oil and vinegar, and sprinkle sparingly with salt and pepper. Toss just before serving and garnish with a few of the feathery fennel frons.
Nutrients per serving: Calories 58; Fat 4g; Carbohydrates 6.5g; Fiber 2g; Sugar 3g; Protein 1g