Insalata di finocchi e arance: alla siciliana con olive - antipasti (fennel and orange salad)

fennel bulbs

🥗Healthier: celery

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Celery offers a similar crunch with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

White onion is less expensive and still adds flavor.

Prepare the fennel by slicing it thinly.

Peel the oranges and segment them, collecting the juice.

In a bowl, combine the sliced fennel, orange segments, and black olives.

Season with salt, pepper, and the collected orange juice.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and toss gently to combine.

Optionally, add toasted pine nuts, raisins, and sweet red onion if desired.

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