Citrus Fennel Salad
Looking for something crunchy packed with Vitamin C and full of leafy plant goodness? š§”ā
Let us introduce you to our new craving, the Crisp Citrus Fennel Saladā ! š„¬ā
ā We may not be officially in spring but this crisp and juicy salad is giving us life...along with a super charged immune boost. š
Fennel Nutrition
The oh so fragranced fennel has many health benefits beyond being a delicious flavour enhancer. Fennel is a good source of folate, which is needed forĀ healthy red blood cell formation and DNA synthesis. Increasing your intake of folate may regulate blood pressure, support cognitive function, and improve hemoglobin levels in the body. Fennel is also an antioxidant powerhouse, reducing the oxidative stress that damages your cells and lead to signs of aging and disease. Due to its prebiotic properties, fennel helps feeds the good bacteria restoring gut microbiome, reducing inflammation in the bowels, and supporting overall gut health.
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Ingredients
- 1 blood orangeā
- 1 Cara Cara orangeā
- 4 - 6 cups leafy greensā
- 1 cup radicchio, shaved Ā ā
- 1 cup fennel, shaved ā
- Ā½Ā cup walnutsā or sub hemp hearts for nut freeā
- Ā½Ā cup chickpeas ā
- Ā½Ā avocado, cubedā
- Sea salt, cracked pepper and chilli flakes ā
- ā Ā -Ā Ā¼ cup lime dressingā
- 1 lime, juicedā
- 1 tsp dijon mustardā
- 1 small clove garlic, mincedā
- 1 tsp maple syrupā
- ā cup apple cider vinegarā
- Ā¼Ā cup extra virgin olive oilā
- Sea salt and cracked pepperā
Method
- Cut skin and pith off of each orange and slice in rounds.
- In a large mixing bowl, put in the salad greens. Layer on shaved fennel, radicchio, walnuts and chickpeas. Ā ā
- Place all dressing ingredients in a jar, seal and shake.Ā Taste for seasoning. ā
- Drizzle 2 - 3 tbsp dressing. Toss to combine. Ā ā
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with oranges, avocado, sea salt, cracked pepper and a sprinkle of chilli flakes. Add more dressing if desired. Enjoy! āā
