Fennel and Endive Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

A bright and refreshing salad combining crisp fennel and endive dressed with a citrusy orange vinaigrette. The combination of fresh fennel bulbs and Belgian endives creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole navel orange
  • tablespoons white-wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium fennel bulbs
  • 2 whole Belgian endives
  • 1 piece adjustable-blade slicer

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Finely grate enough zest from orange to measure 2 teaspoons, then squeeze 1 tablespoon juice into a large bowl. Whisk in zest, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oil until combined well.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Cut fennel bulbs lengthwise into very thin slices with slicer. Halve endives lengthwise, then halve crosswise and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Add endive and fennel to vinaigrette and toss to combine. Chill, covered, 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

    20 min

  3. 3.

    *Available at cookware shops and Uwajimaya (800-889-1928).