This fennel orange salad from Ina Garten is a delicious option for serving as a side dish at dinner parties or as a practical addition to weeknight meals. The oranges and fennel both contribute to its robust flavor profile. In addition, it is loaded with vitamin C, which is known to be effective in warding off winter disease.
Clean your arugula, you can either pat it dry with a towel or spin it in your salad spinner.
Wash, trim and remove the core from your fennel, then slice thinly with a mandoline/v-slicer or knife. Place in water until you are ready to assemble your Ina Garten salad.
Peel your oranges, remove the pith, and dice them into medium pieces.
Mix all your vinaigrette ingredients in a glass jar, season, and shake until emulsified.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, strain and dry fennel, and season to taste before mixing.
In a salad bowl, combine all ingredients and chill until serving time.
Notes
Fennel can be kept in the fridge covered in water the day before, and it will be unbelievably crisp!
Be sure to drain and pat it dry before adding to your Ina Garten salad, you don’t want to dilute that delicious dressing!