Refreshing Fennel Salad with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette Bliss

This Refreshing Fennel Salad with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette combines crisp fennel, sweet oranges, and a zesty vinaigrette for a healthy and vibrant dish.

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Prep Time 15

Resting Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

0.25 cup balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar as substitute
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey/agave nectar as alternatives
2 tablespoons orange marmalade or any fruit preserve
1 tablespoon raspberry preserves or strawberry/blackberry preserves
1 teaspoon ground mustard or Dijon mustard
to taste salt
to taste pepper
0.5 cup olive oil or any neutral oil

Salad

5 cups spring mix salad greens or spinach/arugula as substitutes
1 medium fennel bulb thinly sliced, or celery as substitute
1 cup mandarin oranges drained, fresh orange segments can replace
0.25 cup pistachios or almonds/walnuts as options

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Whisk
salad tongs
serving plates

Method

Vinaigrette Preparation

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, orange marmalade, and raspberry preserves. Add ground mustard, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Salad Assembly

In a large bowl, add salad greens, fennel, and mandarin oranges. Toss gently to mix evenly.

Plating

Portion the mixed salad onto serving plates, creating an inviting presentation.

Dressing and Garnish

Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the plated salads and sprinkle with toasted pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Let the vinaigrette sit for at least 10 minutes before using for enhanced flavor. Store salad and vinaigrette separately to prevent wilting.

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