Best Fennel Watermelon And Feta Salad W Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

FENNEL, WATERMELON AND FETA SALAD W/ SWEET BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Fennel, Watermelon and Feta Salad W/ Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Make and share this Fennel, Watermelon and Feta Salad W/ Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
4 cups watermelon, cubed
1/2-1 cup black olives, chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
4 -6 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn
1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2-2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper, to taste
1 ounce prosciutto, thinly shredded (optional)

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and hand toss.
Divide amongst four to six plates.
The salad is delicious served alone or topped with thinly shredded Prosciutto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.1, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 50.1, Sodium 810.7, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 14, Protein 10.7

FENNEL SALAD WITH ORANGE-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Fennel Salad with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette image

A sweet balsamic vinaigrette always pulls everything together in a delicious harmony of flavors. Raspberries are one of my very favorite fruits, so I'm always eager to find a new use for them. -Susan Gauthier, Falmouth, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons seedless raspberry preserves
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
SALAD:
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
2 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachios, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Gradually whisk in oil until blended., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, fennel and oranges. Divide salad green mixture among eight plates. Sprinkle with pistachios; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.