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a sicilian orange salad on a white plate.
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Sicilian Orange Salad For One

This Sicilian Orange Salad is a light, refreshing mix of sweet oranges, crisp fennel, red onions, and salty olives. It’s easy to make and perfect as a starter, side dish, or light lunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian, Sicilian
Diet:
Keyword: fennel salad, orange and fennel salad, orange salad, Sicilian orange salad
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Ingredients

  • 1 small orange or ½ of a medium orange; peeled and sliced into rounds
  • ½ small fennel bulb (about 4.5 ounces)-thinly sliced
  • ¼ small red onion -thinly sliced
  • 4 kalamata olives
  • ¼ teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
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Instructions

  • Arrange orange slices on a plate.
  • Top with sliced fennel.
  • Add red onions and olives.
  • Drizzle with white balsamic vinegar.

Notes

  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline: This helps you get thin, even slices of fennel and onion, which makes the salad more pleasant to eat.
  • Choose sweet, juicy oranges: Blood oranges, Cara Cara, or navel oranges work best. If your orange is too tart, a small drizzle of honey can help balance the flavors.
  • Chill before serving (optional): For a crisp, refreshing salad, prep the ingredients ahead and chill them for 15–20 minutes before assembling.
  • Toss gently before serving: If you'd like everything well mixed, gently toss the salad just before serving so the flavors blend without bruising the orange slices.
  • Save the fennel fronds: Chop and sprinkle them over the top for a light, herby garnish.
 
How To Cut And Slice Fennel
  • Trim: Cut off the fronds and root end. Save fronds for garnish, if desired.
  • Peel: Remove any tough outer layers.
  • Halve: Stand the bulb upright and cut it in half from top to bottom.
  • Optional: Remove the core for softer strips, or leave it in to keep slices intact.
  • Slice: Lay one half flat and thinly slice for the salad. Use the remaining half in other salads, soups, or pasta dishes.
 
How To Cut The Orange
  • Trim the Ends: Cut off both ends of the orange and discard them.
  • Remove the Peel: Carefully slice downward to remove the peel, following the natural curve of the fruit. Continue until all the peel is removed.
  • Slice: Now your orange is ready to be sliced into rounds.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg

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