Best Cucumber And Fennel With Orange Mint Dressing Recipes

CUCUMBER FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, onion and fennel. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.

ORANGE FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the fronds from the fennel bulbs and reserve some of the feathery leaves for later. Cut each fennel bulb in half and remove the cores with a sharp knife.
• Fit a food processor with the thinnest slicing blade. Cut the fennel bulbs into wedges and place horizontally into the feed tube. Process in batches. Peel each orange, remove the pith with a knife, and slice. Set aside.
• For the dressing: Whisk together the oil, juice, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a small bowl. Place the fennel slices, oranges slices and arugula in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together. Sprinkle with salt and add some fennel fronds for decoration.

CUCUMBER AND FENNEL WITH ORANGE MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the cucumber, fennel, apple, and lemon juice in a serving bowl and gently mix.
• In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice through paprika until emulsified.
• Season with salt and pepper and pour over salad.
• Serve immediately or marinade covered, in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
• Toss before serving and garnish with toasted nuts.

FENNEL SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Measure the oils, vinegars, lemon juice, sugar, mustard, fennel and dried parsley into a glass jar.
• Cover, and shake to combine.
• Add salt and pepper (and fresh parsley if using) to taste.
• Serve over your favorite combination of greens and other salad ingredients such as chopped vegetables, meats, eggs, etc.
• Store the unused portion in the refrigerator.
• It should last at least one week (it is used quickly in our home).

FENNEL ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Finely chop enough fennel fronds to measure 1/4 cup; set aside. Cut fennel bulb in half lengthwise; remove and discard the tough outer layer, fennel core and any green stalks. Cut widthwise into thin slices and measure 3 cups; place in a large bowl. Add orange sections., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the orange juice, oil, orange zest, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over fennel and oranges; toss gently. Sprinkle with reserved fronds.