Sicilian Fennel and Orange Salad

The crisp, thinly sliced fennel, juicy orange segments, and savory Kalamata olives and red onion in this Sicilian Fennel and Orange Salad make it a real treat. The dressing, which is made from red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, gives the salad a tangy and slightly sweet taste that goes well with the freshness of the ingredients. This salad is great for any meal or event because its light and cool.

Ingredients:

• 2 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
• 3 oranges, peeled and segmented
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Thinly slice the fennel and put it in a large salad bowl

Add the orange segments, red onion, Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley leaves

To make the dressing, mix the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar in a small bowl with a whisk

Add pepper and salt to taste

As you drizzle the dressing over the salad, gently toss it to make sure that all of the ingredients are covered

The flavors will blend better if you let the salad sit for a while

You can eat the Sicilian Fennel and Orange Salad as an appetizer or as a cool side dish

Have fun