Blood Orange, Beet, and Fennel Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Blood Orange, Beet, and Fennel Salad
45 min.
6
76kcal

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Experience the vibrant flavors of winter with our Blood Orange, Beet, and Fennel Salad, a delightful and refreshing dish that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're planning a festive dinner party or simply looking for a nourishing side for your weeknight meals, this salad will surely impress your guests with its stunning colors and zesty taste.

This dish combines the earthy sweetness of golden and red beets with the bright acidity of blood oranges and Cara Cara oranges, creating a beautiful balance that will awaken your taste buds. The crisp texture of thinly sliced fennel adds a lovely crunch, while the fresh cilantro or chervil leaves introduce an aromatic touch that elevates the entire salad.

Easily adaptable to fit various dietary preferences, our salad is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a versatile choice for gatherings where diverse dietary needs are considered. With just 76 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free option that can be enjoyed as a side dish, starter, or even a light snack.

Prepare this dish in under 45 minutes and put on a show with the vibrant layers of orange, beet, and fennel. The citrus dressing not only enhances the flavors but also adds a beautiful gloss to the salad, inviting everyone to dig in. Let this Blood Orange, Beet, and Fennel Salad be a centerpiece of your dining experience and adjust the seasoning to create your perfect bite!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  •  blood oranges 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh loosely packed
  • servings sea salt such as fleur de sel or maldon sea salt
  • 0.5 small fennel bulb very thinly sliced
  • medium golden beets trimmed
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • medium navel oranges (preferably Cara Cara)
  • medium beets red trimmed
  • servings pumpkin seeds extra-virgin (for drizzling)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Wash beets, leavingsome water on skins. Wrap individuallyin foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet androast until beets are tender when piercedwith a knife, about 1 hour.
  2. Let cool.
  3. Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, cutall peel and white pith from all oranges;discard. Working over a medium bowl, cutbetween membranes of 2 blood oranges torelease segments into bowl; squeeze juicefrom membranes into bowl and discardmembranes. Slice remaining blood orangeand Cara Cara orange crosswise into thinrounds.
  4. Place sliced oranges in bowl withthe segments.
  5. Add lemon juice andlime juice.
  6. Peel cooled beets. Slice 2 beetscrosswise into thin rounds.
  7. Cut remaining2 beets into wedges. Strain citrus juices;reserve.
  8. Layer beets and oranges on plates,dividing evenly. Arrange fennel and onionover beets. Spoon reserved citrus juicesover, then drizzle salad generously with oil.Season to taste with coarse sea salt andpepper.
  9. Let salad stand for 5 minutesto allow flavors to meld.
  10. Garnish salad withcilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories76kcal
Protein12.81%
Fat8.36%
Carbs78.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.25
Glycemic Load
5.55
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.8991305309793%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.39mg
Hesperetin
7.46mg
Naringenin
2.7mg
Luteolin
0.6mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:76.44kcal
3.82%
Fat:0.78g
1.2%
Saturated Fat:0.14g
0.89%
Carbohydrates:16.53g
5.51%
Net Carbohydrates:11.96g
4.35%
Sugar:11.14g
12.38%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:293.04mg
12.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.69g
5.37%
Folate:140.44µg
35.11%
Vitamin C:27.06mg
32.8%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.04%
Fiber:4.57g
18.27%
Potassium:517.99mg
14.8%
Vitamin K:14.79µg
14.09%
Magnesium:39.22mg
9.8%
Phosphorus:74.72mg
7.47%
Iron:1.2mg
6.67%
Copper:0.13mg
6.37%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.61%
Calcium:42.29mg
4.23%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.21%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.09%
Vitamin A:182.88IU
3.66%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.64%
Vitamin B3:0.69mg
3.43%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.17%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.69%
Selenium:1.07µg
1.53%
Source:Epicurious