Shaved Fennel and Arugula Salad
This shaved fennel and arugula salad is dressed with an irresistible blood orange vinaigrette. It creates a gorgeous sweet, savory, aromatic salad you'll want all year long.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 321kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans (lightly crushed)
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 5 ounces arugula
- 1 head fennel (trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced on a mandoline)
- 3 ounces radicchio (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup golden raisins
- Salt and pepper
Blood orange vinaigrette:
- 1 blood orange (zested and juiced; you'll need 1 teaspoon zest)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper (optional; or use a pinch of crushed red pepper to taste)
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
Toast the pecans:
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Arrange the pecans on a baking sheet. Drizzle 2 teaspooons extra virgin olive oil and 2 teaspoons maple syrup over the pecans. Add a pinch of salt and toss to coat. Scatter the thyme sprigs over the pecans. Transfer to the preheated oven for 5 minutes until toasted and fragrant.
- Remove the pecans from the oven and discard the spent thyme sprigs. Set aside.
Prepare the salad:
- In a large bowl, add the arugula, shaved fennel, sliced radicchio, and golden raisins. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Add the toasted pecans on top and drizzle with 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil. Toss to coat and set aside.
Make the blood orange vinaigrette:
- Combine the blood orange juice, zest, Dijon mustard, honey, and extra virgin olive oil in a glass measuring cup. Whisk until emulsified. Add the Aleppo pepper. Taste and add salt if needed. Add more Aleppo pepper for an extra kick if you like.
To serve:
- Pour the blood orange vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and add another pinch of salt if needed. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 27g | Sodium: 44mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 12mg
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