Fennel and Orange Salad

I'm obsessed with adding citrus ingredients to salads at the moment. They add a wonderful freshness that's perfect for summer! Combine that with the fact that I love the jewel-like effect that pomegranate adds and you have the components of a juicy, zesty salad which is complemented by crunchy pecans and liquorice-scented, stomach-soothing fennel. The simple orange vinaigrette which I created to accompany this salad has quickly become a favourite dressing too- it's so easy to make but has a lovely balance of flavours.

Three great health benefits: beneficial for digestive health, good source of fibre, boosts immunity

Serves 1 or 2 as a side salad

Ingredients: 

1/2 large fennel bulb, sliced lengthways

1 orange, peeled and cut into segments

2 generous handfuls mixed baby & rocket leaves

Generous 1/4 cup pecan halves

Generous 1/4 cup pomegranate

For the orange vinaigrette: 

Juice of 1/2 orange

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Sea salt & black pepper

Method: 

1) Make the vinaigrette by whisking together the orange juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar and salt & pepper, to taste. 

2) Assemble the salad by placing the mixed leaves in a large bowl and topping with the fennel and orange. Sprinkle the pecan halves and pomegranate over the top and add the dressing, as desired.

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