Shaved Fennel & Citrus Salad with Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette
Light, zesty, and wildly refreshing, this fennel and citrus salad is the perfect sidekick to a pitcher of Lucci Sangria. It’s a sunshiney palate cleanser that keeps every sip feeling bright.
Fennel Bulbs
2 medium bulbs (fronds reserved), thinly shaved on a mandoline or sliced very thin
Oranges
2 (e.g., navel or blood), peeled and sliced into rounds or segments
Red Onion
1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced (optional)
Toasted Walnuts
1/4 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tbsp
Fresh Lemon Juice
1.5 Tbsp
Honey
1 tsp
Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
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Instructions:
Serves 4
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, gently toss shaved fennel, citrus slices, and red onion (if using).
Dress and Finish
Drizzle the honey-lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss lightly.
Top with toasted nuts and a few fennel fronds for garnish.
