Fennel and Orange Salad – Recipe for Fennel and Orange Salad – Cooking Instructions

Fennel and Orange Salad – Recipe for Fennel and Orange Salad – Cooking Instructions

Fennel and orange salad is one of the most delicious and delightful types of salads. It is an ideal dish for weight loss and a healthy diet.

Fennel, also known as "shumar" in some regions, is a plant commonly found in the Levant and Maghreb countries. This salad is known for its distinctive taste, ease of preparation, and the numerous health benefits provided by its ingredients. Fennel is a great remedy for stomach and intestinal pain and helps relieve coughing.

Ingredients for Fennel and Orange Salad:

 

• 6 medium-sized fennel bulbs
• 3 oranges
• 1 cup of finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 cup of grated cheese
• 1 tomato
• 4 medium-sized cucumbers
• 1/2 cup of green olives (pitted)
• 1/2 cup of black olives (pitted)

For the Dressing:

• 2 green onions (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper

Preparation Method for Fennel and Orange Salad:

1. After washing the fennel bulbs, slice them thinly and place them in a deep bowl.
2. Peel the oranges and cut them into small cubes.
3. Lightly peel the cucumbers and slice them into medium-sized pieces. Repeat the same with the tomato.
4. Add the orange cubes, cucumber slices, and both green and black olives (pitted) to the fennel slices.
5. Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl with the other ingredients. Stir the ingredients gently.
6. Add the grated cheese to the salad and mix it in.
7. Set the salad aside while you prepare the dressing.
8. In a separate bowl, finely chop the green onions. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix everything together well until the ingredients are fully combined.
9. Prepare a serving dish and pour the salad mixture into it. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the top of the salad.
10. Garnish the salad with fresh lettuce leaves and slices of fresh lemon and orange.

Now your delicious and healthy fennel and orange salad is ready to serve! Enjoy!