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March 3, 2017 By Janice Pattie 14 Comments

Fennel and Orange Salad Recipe

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Bowl of fresh Fennel and Orange Salad

Fennel and Orange Salad is an ideal winter salad. Fennel gives a fabulous crunch and slight aniseed flavour and blood oranges and pink grapefruit are in season and totally delicious.

Bowl of Fennel and Orange Salad

Fresh Winter Salad 

I like to serve a fresh and zesty salad after the rich food of the holiday season.  It’s a good way to lift your mood and because I’ve packed this salad with citrus fruit, you will get a big vitamin C boost too.

I used Blood Oranges and Pink Grapefruit in the Fennel and Orange Salad.  If you can’t get these, then use whichever oranges or other citrus fruit you have available. 

Fennel Bulb

What is Fennel?

Fennel or Florence Fennel, as it is sometimes known, is a crisp vegetable from the same family as the herb fennel.  It looks a bit like a swollen head of celery.  It has a mild aniseed flavour and can be eaten raw or cooked.

I successfully grew fennel in my garden in Scotland. The bulbs were not as large as those on sale in the supermarket but they tasted very good.

blood orange segments

What are Blood Oranges?

Also known as Ruby Oranges, there is no blood in Blood Oranges.  They get their name because they have a red blush to the skin and can be either completely red or red and orange inside.  You can buy blood oranges in January and February.  I love the sweetness and the pretty colour.

Pink Grapefruit half

Pink Grapefruit

Grapefruit is a citrus fruit like oranges and lemons. It comes in different colours with yellow grapefruits being most common. Pink and red grapefruit are available and can be slightly sweeter than the yellow varieties.

Fennel and Orange Salad with salmon

What to add to make your Fennel and Orange Salad into a meal

  • Crumbled feta cheese
  • Flakes of cooked salmon
  • Cold  or hot smoked salmon
  • Strips of cooked chicken 
  • Cubes of cooked ham 

More Fresh Salads from Farmersgirl Kitchen 

Salad plate Radish Asparagus Salad

Radish, Asparagus and Avocado Salad includes a little fennel as well as the radish, asparagus and avocado. 

Plate of Chilli Fennel and Walnut Salad

You’ll find a crunch of fennel in this Chilli Fennel and Walnut Pasta Salad.

Lemon and Mint Tabbouleh Salad is packed full of flavour, you could easily add some finely sliced fennel to this salad. 

Blood Orange Recipes

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Quick Blood Orange Curd with Power Blender Option – Fab Food 4 All 

Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake – Something Sweet, Something Savoury

Quick and Easy Blood Orange Mini Cheesecakes – Farmersgirl Kitchen 

Blood Orange Posset – Recipes Made Easy 

 

 

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Bowl of Fennel and Orange Salad

Fennel and Orange Salad

Janice Pattie
A fresh zingy salad using crunchy fennel and sweet, juicy oranges.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 30 mins
marinading time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 126 kcal

Ingredients
 

For the salad

  • 1 bulb Fennel finely sliced
  • 1 pink grapefruit peeled and cut into segments
  • 2 blood oranges peeled and cut into segments
  • 1 orange pepper finely sliced

For the dressing

  • 2 tbsp lime infused rapeseed oil or plain olive oil if preferred
  • 1 tbsp juice saved from the citrus fruit
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Layer the vegetables into a serving bowl, top with the citrus fruit segments add a few fennel fronds to garnish.
  • Make the dressing by mixing together all the ingredients and shake in a lidded container or whisk in a bowl to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad about 30 minutes before serving. Or serve at the table. if preferred.

Notes

Make the Fennel and Orange Salad into a light meal by adding:
  • Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • Flaked cooked Salmon 
  • Hot or cold smoked salmon pieces
  • Cooked Chicken or Ham 
This recipe will serve 4 as an appetiser or side salad and 2-3 people as a light meal with additional protein added. 

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 177mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1732IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Jen says

    March 3, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    A very seasonal way to get towards your 10 a day Janice! Blood oranges are so good right now. I’m not sure if I’m getting all the portions in but I’m definitely aiming for more variety which has to be a good thing.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 3, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Even if you get a few more it’s worth it, you certainly have access to the best variety of fruit and veg at Bridget’s market

      Reply
  2. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet says

    March 5, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    What a lovely refreshing salad, perfect for the warm summer months to come. I hope. Love the addition of salmon!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 5, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      Thanks Michelle, it is lovely and refreshing.

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    March 5, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    This is such a fresh and zippy sounding salad, making the most of winter tastes. But I would want it year-round too! Congratulations on winning that great hamper. Did you get the lime infused rapeseed oil in it? Just wondering who make this oil. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 5, 2017 at 6:18 pm

      Thanks Kellie. The lime infused oil was a Christmas gift from my SIL. It’s made by Carrington Barns Farm at Gorebridge, so you should be able to get it in Edinburgh, it’s really good.

      Reply
  4. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says

    March 5, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    I love this combo. Fennel and orange are two of my favourites!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 5, 2017 at 7:02 pm

      Thank Emma, mine too!

      Reply
  5. Mimi says

    March 6, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    This is so pretty! I know I’d love it both ways!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 6, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      Thanks Mimi, we loved it!

      Reply
  6. Camilla Hawkins says

    March 10, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    Lush Janice, I’ll have mine with the hot smoked salmon please:-)

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 10, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      It was very good, the citrus cut through the richness of the fish

      Reply
  7. Choclette says

    March 4, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    Those blood oranges look sensational. I really like the idea of this salad, but I hate taking the skin of citrus segments and I’m no good at it either.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      March 4, 2020 at 3:21 pm

      I guess you could just slice the oranges across and add them like that, it’s certainly quicker.

      Reply

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