FENNEL, BEET AND ORANGE SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Fennel, Beet and Orange Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette image

One of the things I love best about this refreshing salad is that it doesn't wilt, making it a a great choice for a potluck or a buffet. There's a nice contrast of textures going on, with the crunchy fennel, soft beets and juicy oranges. The dish has Moroccan overtones, with the combination of oranges and beets, and the cumin in the dressing.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, lunch, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 medium beets, roasted peeled, halved and cut in thin half-moons
2 medium fennel bulbs (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed, quartered, cored and sliced very thin across the grain
1 navel orange, peeled, pith cut away, and cut in thin rounds or sections
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon lightly toasted cumin seeds, crushed
Salt to taste
1 small garlic clove, puréed (optional)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Combine beets, fennel, orange slices or medallions, mint and cilantro in a large salad bowl.
Whisk together lemon or lime juice, sugar, cumin, salt, optional garlic and olive oil. Toss with the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 139, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 399 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams