Salad: Mexico – Ensalada de Hinojo y Naranja (Fennel and Orange Salad)

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Ensalada de Hinojo y Naranja (Fennel and Orange Salad) recipe
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep 20 min
Cook 4 min
Total 24 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

4 cups (120 g) baby arugula
1 small fennel bulb, very thinly sliced (reserve 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fronds)
1 cup (30 g) radicchio, thinly sliced
1 large orange, segmented (reserve 2 tbsp (30 ml) juice)
1 small shallot, very thinly sliced
1 / 3 cup (40 g) hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
8–10 fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
2 tbsp (30 ml) sherry vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) honey
1 / 3 cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 / 4 tsp (1.25 ml) fine sea salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Show original ingredient measurements
4 cups (120 g) baby arugula
1 small fennel bulb, very thinly sliced (reserve 2 tbsp chopped fronds)
1 cup (30 g) radicchio, thinly sliced
1 large orange, segmented (reserve 2 tbsp juice)
1 small shallot, very thinly sliced
1 / 3 cup (40 g) hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
8–10 fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
2 tbsp (30 ml) sherry vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 / 2 tsp honey
1 / 3 cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 / 4 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate.

Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden, 3–4 minutes. Cool, then roughly chop.
In a small bowl, whisk together sherry vinegar, reserved orange juice, Dijon, honey, salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
Place the sliced fennel in a large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the dressing to lightly soften it for 2 minutes.
Add arugula, radicchio, shallot, orange segments, fennel fronds, and mint (if using) to the bowl. Drizzle with about two-thirds of the dressing and gently toss to coat.
Scatter the chopped hazelnuts over the salad. Add more dressing to taste, season with additional salt and pepper if needed, and serve immediately.
Show original instructions
Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden, 3–4 minutes. Cool, then roughly chop.
In a small bowl, whisk together sherry vinegar, reserved orange juice, Dijon, honey, salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
Place the sliced fennel in a large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the dressing to lightly soften it for 2 minutes.
Add arugula, radicchio, shallot, orange segments, fennel fronds, and mint (if using) to the bowl. Drizzle with about two-thirds of the dressing and gently toss to coat.
Scatter the chopped hazelnuts over the salad. Add more dressing to taste, season with additional salt and pepper if needed, and serve immediately.
Estimated Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 259 kcal
Carbohydrates: 9.2 g
Protein: 3.3 g
Fat: 24.5 g
Saturated fat: 3 g
Fiber: 3.6 g
Sugar: 4.6 g
Sodium: 201 mg
Potassium: 470 mg
Calcium: 93 mg
Iron: 1.61 mg
Vitamin A: 64 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 13.3 mg

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:34:21+00:00

*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
862
Country
Mexico
Region
Yucatán
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=862

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