Fennel and Orange & Arugula Salad

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August 11, 2020

This is such a refreshing salad. The arugula or rocket, with its rich, peppery taste, goes so well with the bright, citrus dressing. Fennel is so underutilized. It is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses and, along with the similar-tasting anise, is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe. You can make the vinaigrette and prepare the fennel and oranges ahead of time and refrigerate.

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

1 large fennel bulb

3 large navel oranges

4 cups arugula

Citrus Vinaigrette

¼ cup fresh orange juice

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons grated orange zest

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons canola oil

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon dried tarragon

1 shallot, chopped

Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, olive oil, canola oil, mustard, tarragon and shallot. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

2Cut off the stems and feathery fronds of the fennel bulb and remove any bruised or discolored outer layers. Cut the bulb in half lengthwise and cut out any tough core parts. Cut the bulb halves crosswise into slices 3/8 inch thick and then cut the slices into 1-inch lengths.

3Working with 1 orange at a time, and using a sharp knife, cut a slice off both ends of the orange to reveal the flesh. Stand the orange upright on a cutting board and thickly slice off the peel and pith in strips, following the contour of the fruit. Cut the orange in half crosswise, place each half cut side down, and thinly slice vertically to create half-moons. Repeat with the remaining oranges.

4Place the fennel and arugula in a large serving bowl, add half of the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat thoroughly. Arrange the orange slices in a pinwheel or other design on top. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and serve immediately.

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