Fennel, Beet and Orange Salad with Olives

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
23%
Fennel, Beet and Orange Salad with Olives
45 min.
30
98kcal

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Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant and refreshing Fennel, Beet, and Orange Salad with Olives—a perfect fusion of flavors and textures that will delight your guests. This exquisite dish embraces a medley of sweet, tangy, and earthy notes, ideal for any occasion, whether as a lively starter or a colorful side dish for a gathering. The earthy sweetness of roasted beets complements the zesty brightness of navel oranges, while the crispness of fennel adds a delightful crunch.

What truly sets this salad apart is its balance; the juicy oranges are enhanced by a tangy dressing made with balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and aromatic fennel seeds, beautifully harmonizing with the briny Kalamata olives. Not only is this salad a feast for the eyes with its stunning color palette, but it is also a powerhouse of nutrients, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious diners. Being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, it caters to a wide range of dietary preferences, ensuring that everyone at your table can savor this delicious creation.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this salad is perfect for meal prepping or entertaining, with the added bonus of being able to prepare the beets and dressing a day in advance. Impress your friends and family with a dish that not only tastes amazing but also looks spectacular, making it the highlight of any gathering!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 12 medium beets trimmed
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  •  fennel bulb trimmed halved lengthwise thinly sliced (fronds reserved)
  • tablespoon fennel seeds crushed
  • 1.5 cups kalamata olives pitted halved
  • 12 large navel oranges 
  • cup olive oil 
  • tablespoons orange zest grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets in foil.
  2. Place on baking sheet. Roast beets until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool. Peel beets; cut into rounds.
  3. Mix orange peel, mustard and fennel seeds in bowl.
  4. Whisk in vinegar. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Beets and dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Bring dressing to room temperature before using.)
  5. Place fennel slices in bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
  6. Cut peel and white pith from oranges.
  7. Cut oranges into rounds. Alternate beets and oranges along edge of platters, overlapping. Spoon fennel slices into center; sprinkle with olives.
  8. Drizzle remaining dressing over beets and oranges. Chop fronds; sprinkle over salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories98kcal
Protein8.76%
Fat23.82%
Carbs67.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.37
Glycemic Load
4.07
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.9630435446034%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.51mg
Hesperetin
12.25mg
Naringenin
3.98mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:97.58kcal
4.88%
Fat:2.81g
4.33%
Saturated Fat:0.41g
2.55%
Carbohydrates:17.91g
5.97%
Net Carbohydrates:12.96g
4.71%
Sugar:11.66g
12.96%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:189.6mg
8.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.33g
4.65%
Vitamin C:42.63mg
51.68%
Vitamin K:30.5µg
29.04%
Folate:106.15µg
26.54%
Fiber:4.95g
19.81%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.41%
Potassium:518.72mg
14.82%
Magnesium:31.94mg
7.98%
Phosphorus:65.89mg
6.59%
Calcium:65.53mg
6.55%
Iron:1.07mg
5.93%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.79%
Copper:0.12mg
5.77%
Vitamin E:0.85mg
5.67%
Vitamin A:252.3IU
5.05%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.5%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.27%
Vitamin B3:0.8mg
4%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.65%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.62%
Selenium:1.04µg
1.48%
Source:Epicurious