Salad of Shaved Fennel, Oranges, and Candied Pecans

Name: Salad of Shaved Fennel, Oranges, and Candied Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pecans, halved and quartered; 1 Tbs. pure maple syrup; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 3 Tbs. olive oil; 2 Tbs. white wine vinegar; 2 medium fennel bulbs, halved and thinly sliced (2 1/2 cups); 2 cups baby arugula leaves; 3 small Valencia oranges, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced ( 3/4 cup)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pecans, halved and quartered
1 Tbs. pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. white wine vinegar
2 medium fennel bulbs, halved and thinly sliced (2 1/2 cups)
2 cups baby arugula leaves
3 small Valencia oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced ( 3/4 cup)

1
To make Candied Pecans: Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Toss pecans with maple syrup in small bowl.
3
Add sugar, salt, and cayenne; toss to coat.
4
Spread nuts on small baking sheet, and roast 10 minutes, or until crispy and aromatic.
5
Cool 10 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, to make Salad: Whisk together oil and vinegar in salad bowl.
7
Toss together fennel, arugula, orange slices, and onion in large bowl.
8
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
9
Add salad mixture to vinaigrette, and toss to coat.
10
Sprinkle with Candied Pecans.

868

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1/2 cup pecans, halved and quartered, 1 Tbs. pure maple syrup, 1/2 tsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Salad of Shaved Fennel, Oranges, and Candied Pecans 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!