Orange, Olive and Fennel Salad

By Tested and perfected in the Sur La Table kitchen
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Orange, Olive and Fennel Salad
Serves
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 medium oranges, choose a variety of navel, Valencia, blood, satsuma or cara cara
  • ½ cup smashed and torn apart pitted Kalamata or Castlevetrano olives
  • 1 fennel bulb, core removed and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil or mint
  • 1 garlic cloved, grated


Procedure
To prepare oranges: Cut ends off oranges to make two flat surfaces, using a small knife, cut peel and pith from oranges. Over a medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments. Let juices and segments fall into the bowl. Add olives and fennel, toss to combine.

To prepare vinaigrette: To a separate small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Taste and ajust seasoning.

Pour vinaigrette over orange mixture and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning again.

To serve: Divide salad between 8 appetizer plates or arrange on a serving platter. Garnish with a healthy pinch of Aleppo pepper and chopped herbs. Serve immediately

Orange, Olive and Fennel Salad

By Tested and perfected in the Sur La Table kitchen
Serves
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 medium oranges, choose a variety of navel, Valencia, blood, satsuma or cara cara
  • ½ cup smashed and torn apart pitted Kalamata or Castlevetrano olives
  • 1 fennel bulb, core removed and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil or mint
  • 1 garlic cloved, grated


Procedure
To prepare oranges: Cut ends off oranges to make two flat surfaces, using a small knife, cut peel and pith from oranges. Over a medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments. Let juices and segments fall into the bowl. Add olives and fennel, toss to combine.

To prepare vinaigrette: To a separate small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Taste and ajust seasoning.

Pour vinaigrette over orange mixture and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning again.

To serve: Divide salad between 8 appetizer plates or arrange on a serving platter. Garnish with a healthy pinch of Aleppo pepper and chopped herbs. Serve immediately