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.