UIHC Healthful Recipes: Fennel Salad

Moroccan oil cured olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: green olives

Kalamata olives offer a similar flavor profile, while green olives are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be used for convenience, or omit for simplicity.

sea salt

🥗Healthier: Himalayan pink salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Himalayan salt adds minerals, while table salt is widely available.

In a bowl, place a little bit of honey.

Add white balsamic vinegar to the bowl.

Pour in some fresh squeezed orange juice and extra virgin olive oil.

Soak shaved fennel root in acidulated water (water with lemon juice) to prevent browning.

Shake off the excess dressing from the fennel before plating.

Plate the fennel in the middle of the dish.

Arrange orange segments around the plate.

Add Moroccan oil cured olives to the dish.

Garnish with fennel fronds.

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