Orange and fennel salad recipe

Ingredients

Fresh salad ingredients:

• Fresh fennel bulb - with fennel fronds removed.
• Red onion
• Italian ( or flat - leaf) parsley
• Fresh dill

Citrus salad dressing :

• Oranges - the type of orange available at your local grocery store may depend on the citrus season. Sweet oranges like delicious cara cara oranges or classic navel oranges would work well. Blood oranges look great with this dish as well.
• Fresh chives
• Olive oil (or extra virgin olive oil).
• A pinch of salt and black pepper.

See full recipe card below for quantities.

How to segment an orange

The aim here is to separate the sweet orange segments from the membrane.

This can be done in a few simple steps:

1. Use a small sharp knife to cut the top and bottom off the orange. This will let the orange sit flat on the chopping board.
2. Place the orange flat on the surface and use the knife to cut off the outer orange peel from top to bottom. This will remove the peel, white pith and layer of membrane around the oranges.
3. Hold the orange in your hand and carefully cut between the membrane and orange to the centre, on both sides, as close to the membrane as possible. Slide the cut orange segment into a small bowl and continue around the rest of the orange.

A tip from the chef - A paring knife or a small serrated knife work well for segmenting oranges, as they are smaller to handle for precious cuts.

How to prepare a fennel

To create shaved fennel you will need a very sharp knife and secure cutting board.

Start by cutting off the green fronds, then slice the fennel bulb in half-length ways.

Cut out the core and root at the end, creating a wedge shape.

Place the fennel flat side down and carefully cut thin slices.

(You can also use a mandolin if you have one, just protect those fingers!).

Step by step instructions.

Prep the salad ingredients and make the citrus dressing.

Add all the salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Then pour over the dressing and combine well.

Serve in a salad bowl.

Serving suggestions

Orange and fennel salad will work amazingly with fish and seafood dishes. Like our baked salmon or fennel and lemon fish marinade.

Fennel and pork are a classic flavour pairing and this salad would be amazing with slow cooked pork shoulder or our flavoursome bbq Asian pork dish!

This versatile dish works great at a casual family barbecue, special occasion or dinner party.

Storage

A great salad for prepping ahead, this can be done the day before. Just prepare the salad ingredients and the dressing. And store them separately in an airtight container in the fridge till required.

Simply dress the salad prior to serving. Once dressed we recommend enjoying straight away.

Any leftover salad can be stored overnight sealed in the fridge. But it will lose some of its crunchy texture and start to soften, it's a personal choice but we prefer it fresh.

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Our goal is to share simple, tasty dishes created by Chef Shane and partner, Sara.

Using Shane's understanding of flavours and knowledge of food, to teach and inspire you to create delicious food every day. Try new cuisines and gain a new level of confidence in the kitchen.

Sara understands what it's like preparing weekly dinners for a busy family of five. She likes to create healthy recipes, that are easy to whip up and full of flavour which the whole family can enjoy.

Happy cooking!