Fennel Orange and Olive Salad, Side Dish for Paella

Fennel Orange and Olive Salad, Side Dish for Paella

If you're wondering what to serve with Paella, this Fennel Orange Salad is a crisp and refreshing choice. The sweetness of the orange paired with salty olives, brings an exciting Spanish themed flavor combo with vivid color. A perfect paella side dish or if you're looking for Spanish side dishes for any full flavored Spanish main course.

Course Salads, Salad Dressings and Vinaigrettes

Cuisine Spanish

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 184kcal

Author Lea Ann Brown

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons shallot finely minced
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
¼ teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
For the Salad:
3 large oranges
1 large head Bibb lettuce washed, dried and torn
3 cups arugula washed and dried
1 medium fennel bulb cored and thin sliced on a mandolin
⅓ cup Marcona almonds toasted and roughly chopped
⅓ cup good quality Spanish olives pitted

Instructions

Whisk shallot, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl to blend. Gradually and vigorously whisk in olive oil to blend well. Set aside and prepare the salad.
Using a small sharp knife, cut the top and the bottom from the oranges. Use a sharp knife to cut down the sides of the oranges to remove all peel and white pith. Cut between the membranes to release the segments into a small bowl. This technique is how to supreme an orange.
Using a knife, remove the top of the fennel bulb, leaving only the white part. Remove the tough outer leaves then slice the fennel as thin as you can. You can use a mandolin if you'd like. Remove and discard any of the obvious pieces of the core.
To serve: Toss greens, fennel, orange segments, almonds and olives in large bowl; Toss with enough vinaigrette to thoroughly coat. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tips for Success

Use a mandolin to make quick work of slicing the raw fennel.
Take the time to learn how to "supreme" an orange. You'll be much more proud of the final presentation.
This is a great side dish for Paella.

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