Fennel and Orange Salad with Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette

A refreshing salad featuring crisp fennel, sweet oranges, and peppery mustard greens, dressed with a bright citrus-ginger vinaigrette and topped with homemade croutons.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ whole baguette, very thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 whole navel oranges
  • 1 whole fennel bulb, trimmed, very thinly sliced, plus 1/4 cup fennel fronds
  • 4 ounces mustard greens
  • center ribs and stems removed
  • 4 cups leaves torn into bite-size pieces

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Place baguette slices on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, 8-10 minutes. Let cool and break into pieces. Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, lemon and orange zests, ginger, and pepper in a large bowl; season with salt and whisk in oil.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Using a sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from oranges; discard. Working over bowl with dressing, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl; discard membranes. Add fennel, fennel fronds, mustard greens, and croutons to bowl; toss to combine.

    15 min