MARINATED SHAVED FENNEL WITH AVOCADO AND MINNEOLA TANGELOS

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Marinated Shaved Fennel with Avocado and Minneola Tangelos image

This recipe, from the chef Norman Van Aken, came to The Times in 2001 as part of a story about the raw food movement, in which every element of every dish is raw, organic and vegan -- no meat, fish, eggs or dairy products.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large bulb fennel, trimmed and cored
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground cracked black pepper
1/4 peeled red onion, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
12 wedges ripe avocado
12 peeled sections Minneola tangelo
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Prepare salad: Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, shave fennel crosswise very finely. Place in a large bowl with orange juice and rosemary. Season generously with salt. Allow to stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes; toss occasionally.
  • Drain and discard liquid from salad. Season to taste with cracked pepper. Add onion and olive oil, and toss to mix. Cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Prepare basil emulsion: In a blender or small food processor, combine basil, olive oil and salt to taste. Blend until smooth.
  • To serve: Place equal portions of fennel mixture on four serving plates. Surround each portion with three avocado slices in a triangular arrangement. Spoon some basil emulsion around each plate. Place Minneola sections on each plate in a triangular arrangement, and serve.

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