Fennel and Romaine Salad with Cracked Pepper Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Fennel and Romaine Salad with Cracked Pepper Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 oranges; 1/2 tsp. red or white wine vinegar, optional; 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper; 1/2 clove garlic, minced ( 1/2 tsp.); 1 1/2 Tbs. grapeseed or canola oil; 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil; 1/4 tsp. salt, optional; 1 large fennel bulb, halved and thinly sliced or shaved on mandoline; 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced ( 1/2 cup); 1 oz. Parmesan cheese, shaved

Servings: persons

3 oranges
1/2 tsp. red or white wine vinegar, optional
1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
1/2 clove garlic, minced ( 1/2 tsp.)
1 1/2 Tbs. grapeseed or canola oil
1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt, optional
1 large fennel bulb, halved and thinly sliced or shaved on mandoline
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced ( 1/2 cup)
1 oz. Parmesan cheese, shaved

1
To make Cracked Pepper Vinaigrette: Supreme oranges by trimming ends, then standing fruit upright.
2
Remove peel and pith with knife, following curve of fruit from top to bottom.
3
Hold fruit over bowl, and cut sections along membranes as if you were slicing out wedges.
4
Set orange supremes aside, and squeeze membrane skeleton over bowl to release remaining juice.
5
Reserve 1 Tbs.
6
juice for vinaigrette.
7
Whisk together 1 Tbs.
8
orange juice, vinegar (if using), cracked pepper, and garlic in bowl.
9
Whisk in grapeseed and olive oils until emulsified.
10
Stir in salt (if using).
11
Let stand 20 minutes.
12
To make Salad: Toss together fennel, romaine, red onion, and orange segments in large bowl.
13
Toss with Cracked Pepper Vinaigrette, and garnish with Parmesan.

737

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 oranges, 1/2 tsp. red or white wine vinegar, optional, 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper, 1/2 clove garlic, minced ( 1/2 tsp.), and more.

Yes, Fennel and Romaine Salad with Cracked Pepper Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fennel and Romaine Salad with Cracked Pepper Vinaigrette

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