Shaved Honeydew, Fennel, and Olive Salad

A refreshing summer salad featuring thinly shaved honeydew melon and fennel, complemented by briny green olives and citrus dressing. This elegant dish combines sweet, crisp, and salty flavors.

4 servings
7 min

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt and pepper
  • pound honeydew melon
  • ½ bulb fennel
  • ¼ cup brined green olives
  • Castelvetrano olives
  • pitted
  • very coarsely chopped

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk orange juice, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add melon, shaved fennel, and olives to vinaigrette and toss to coat.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Top salad with orange zest and fennel fronds, drizzle with more oil, and season with salt and pepper.

    2 min