FENNEL ORANGE SALAD

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You'll need just a few ingredients to fix this fresh-tasting salad. The combination of crisp fennel and juicy oranges is delightful. To reduce last-minutes prep, make it the day before you plan to serve it. -Nina Hall of Citrus Heights, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 fennel bulb with fronds (about 3/4 pound)
4 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/3 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges