Ina Garten Fennel Orange Salad Recipe
Ina Garten Fennel Orange Salad Recipe is fresh, bright and very easy to make. This salad feels light but tastes rich and special. It uses simple ingredients and bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 large fennel bulbs thinly sliced
- 3 large oranges peeled and sliced
- 1 small red onion very thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or mint chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Fennel
- Wash fennel bulbs well. Remove tough ends. Slice very thin for best texture and mild flavor.
Cut the Oranges
- Peel oranges carefully. Remove white pith. Slice into thin rounds or half-moons.
Slice the Onion
- Peel red onion. Slice it very thin. This keeps the taste soft and balanced.
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Combine Everything
- Add fennel, oranges and onion to a large bowl. Pour dressing on top.
Toss the Salad
- Gently toss the salad. Make sure dressing coats every slice evenly.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle fresh parsley or mint on top. Serve right away for best taste.
Notes
- Slice fennel very thin for a soft bite.
- Use fresh oranges, not canned ones.
- Chill ingredients before mixing for extra freshness.
- Taste dressing before adding more salt.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.