Fennel and Orange Dressing

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Fennel and Orange Dressing
35 min.
35
28kcal

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Elevate your culinary creations with our delightful Fennel and Orange Dressing—a vibrant, flavorful blend that will invigorate your antipasti, starters, or snacks. Crafted with a perfect balance of savory and sweet, this dressing harnesses the aromatic charm of caramelized fennel and onion, complemented by the bright notes of orange zest. Each ingredient harmonizes beautifully, making it not just a dressing, but a gourmet condiment that transforms any dish into an extraordinary experience.

Whether you're preparing a refreshing salad, marinating vegetables, or simply adding a splash of sophistication to your appetizers, this dressing shines with its vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free attributes. The complex flavors, accentuated by hints of saffron and fresh rosemary, will tantalize the taste buds of all your guests, celebrating the essence of fresh ingredients. And at just 28 calories per serving, you can drizzle this luscious dressing without any guilt!

Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for large gatherings, yielding enough to serve 35 people. Impress your friends and family with your culinary prowess as you whip up this stunning Fennel and Orange Dressing—your next gathering will never be the same!

Ingredients

  • pinch cayenne 
  • tablespoons champagne vinegar 
  • cup fennel bulb chopped
  • teaspoon rosemary fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin divided
  • cup onion chopped
  • teaspoon orange zest 
  • pinch paprika 
  • pinches saffron threads 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable broth 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Cook fennel and onion in 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat until well caramelized, about 30 minutes.
  2. Add saffron, cayenne, and paprika; cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat and add vinegar, broth, zest, rosemary, and salt.
  4. Let cool.
  5. Whisk in 5 tbsp. more extra-virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories28kcal
Protein1.26%
Fat88.78%
Carbs9.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.69
Glycemic Load
0.19
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.54347825617246%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Quercetin
0.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:28.02kcal
1.4%
Fat:2.81g
4.33%
Saturated Fat:0.39g
2.45%
Carbohydrates:0.71g
0.24%
Net Carbohydrates:0.55g
0.2%
Sugar:0.32g
0.36%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:48.37mg
2.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.09g
0.18%
Vitamin K:3.27µg
3.11%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.8%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.38%
Source:My Recipes