Sicilian Orange and Fennel Salad
Sicilians are experts in combining Greek and North African produce and spices that marry into tasty salty-sweet-acidic flavor combinations accented by a suggestion of heat. My interpretation of this classic Sicilian orange and fennel salad perfectly demonstrates this fact.
This kind of citrus and vegetable salad is usually served in Sicily during the December holidays when young fennel and oranges are ready for harvest. But don’t limit yourself to that time of year – it is delicious anytime…and especially nice during warm weather; it just seems to quench thirst and cool your insides.
It is common to see this type
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Sicilians are experts in combining Greek and North African produce and spices that marry into tasty salty-sweet-acidic flavor combinations accented by a suggestion of heat. My interpretation of this classic Sicilian orange and fennel salad perfectly demonstrates this fact.
This kind of citrus and vegetable salad is usually served in Sicily during the December holidays when young fennel and oranges are ready for harvest. But don’t limit yourself to that time of year – it is delicious anytime…and especially nice during warm weather; it just seems to quench thirst and cool your insides.
It is common to see this type of salad decorated with pomegranate seeds and black olives. My variation includes capers and crushed pistachio nuts.
Difficulty: simple
Yield: makes enough for 4-6 servings