Fennel Citrus Salad with zesty dressing & the cool green mint added to the strawberries highlights the flavours of the fruits to give a refined twist.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Salads / Fruit Salads
Cuisine: International
Servings: 4to 5
Author: Padma
Ingredients
2Navel Oranges
1Lime
1Lemon
2Kiwispeeled and cut into thin circular slices
10Strawberrieshulled and cut into heart shaped slices
1Fennel bulbhalved, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise
Fennel fonds for garnish
Dressing for strawberries:
1teaspoonBalsamic vinegar
2teaspoonssugardivided
Citrus juices from cut fruitsorange, lime & lemon
2Tablespoonsfinely chopped Mint leaves
Salt to tastedivided
Instructions
Using a sharp knife, cut off both ends of the orange, lime and lemon and slice the rind off. Slice along the membrane of each slice to remove without any skin. Cut out the segments, letting them fall into a bowl, along with the juice. Set aside.
Add all the ingredients under “dressing“ to the sliced strawberries and let it sit for 10 minutes for all the flavours to be infused into the strawberries.
Add sliced fennel to the bowl of citrus segments and toss together gently with sugar and a pinch of salt.
On a flat serving plate, layer the kiwi and strawberries and arrange the fennel-citrus slices on top.Garnish with fennel fonds or mint and serve.
Notes
Try experimenting with any other combination of fruits or dressing!!