Citrus Fennel Winter Crunch Salad
Brighten your winter meals with this vibrant Citrus Fennel Winter Crunch Salad, featuring a delightful combination of juicy citrus, crunchy fennel, and fresh greens. This refreshing dish is perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to weeknight dinners. Simple yet stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 7 minute
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 2 cups mixed greens (baby spinach or arugula)
- 1 cup citrus segments (oranges and grapefruits)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse mixed greens under cold water and dry thoroughly.
- Trim the fennel bulb and slice it thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in water briefly to mellow the flavor.
- Segment the citrus fruits by cutting between the membranes to remove pith.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, fennel slices, red onion, and citrus segments.
- Drizzle olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), and lemon juice over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper; toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or allow to chill for about 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or seeds. You can substitute fennel with cabbage or include herbs like mint for extra flavor.