Best 8 Orange Fennel And Olive Salad With Red Pepper Flakes Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a vibrant and refreshing Orange, Fennel, and Olive Salad, where the sweet tang of oranges harmonizes with the aromatic anise flavor of fennel and the savory brine of olives. This delectable salad is elevated with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, creating a symphony of flavors that will awaken your senses.

This recipe also includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences. For a vegan version, simply omit the cheese and use a plant-based oil instead of butter. If you prefer a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread or crackers for the crostini. Additionally, you can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your desired level of spiciness.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FENNEL, ORANGE, AND OLIVE SALAD



Fennel, Orange, and Olive Salad image

Serve this fennel and olive salad alongside our potato and onion frittata for a delicious breakfast or brunch menu.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads fennel, halved lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise, and 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fennel fronds
3 navel oranges
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
1 tablespoon sherry-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon shallot, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of coarse salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Remove peel and pith from the oranges using a sharp paring knife. Working over a bowl to catch the juice, carefully cut between membranes, to remove segments. Squeeze remaining membrane to extract juice, reserving 1 tablespoon.
  • In a medium bowl, combine orange segments, fennel, fennel fronds, and olives; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together reserved orange juice, vinegar, shallot, oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over salad, tossing gently to combine. Serve immediately.

WARM MARINATED OLIVES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups large green olives with pits, such as Cerignola (11 ounces)
2 cups large black olives with pits, such as Kalamata (11 ounces)
Zest of 1 orange, peeled in large strips
4 large garlic cloves, smashed
2 teaspoons whole fennel seeds
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup good olive oil
4 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Drain the green and black olives from the brine or oil that they're packed in and place them in a medium bowl. Add the orange zest, garlic, fennel seeds, thyme leaves, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the olive oil over the mixture, add the thyme sprigs and toss to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture, including the olive oil, to a medium (10-inch) sauté pan. Heat over medium heat until the oil begins to sizzle. Lower the heat and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the olives and garlic are heated through and fragrant. Serve warm right from the pan or transfer to a serving dish. Offer a small dish for the pits.

ORANGE FENNEL SALAD



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Classic mash No. 3

Provided by Eddie Jordan @EDWARDCARL

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin
- grated zest of 1/2 orange
1 tablespoon(s) fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 cup olive oil with the grated orange zest.
  • Add 1 tablespoon fennel seed and 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes.
  • Drizzle over classic mash

ORANGE, FENNEL, AND OLIVE SALAD WITH RED-PEPPER FLAKES



Orange, Fennel, and Olive Salad with Red-Pepper Flakes image

Raw fennel has a crunch similar to apples and a mild licorice taste. It pairs well with the oranges and olives in this refreshing salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 fennel bulb, trimmed, with 1 to 2 tablespoons fronds reserved
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 oranges
1/4 cup small olives, such as Nicoise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Halve, core, and thinly slice fennel bulb (preferably on a mandoline). In a bowl, toss fennel with lemon juice.
  • Slice away peel and pith of oranges and cut flesh into segments. Add to bowl with fennel and stir in olives, reserved fennel fronds, and olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and red-pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g

ORANGE FENNEL SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fennel bulbs
3 to 4 oranges
1/4 cup good olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces arugula

Steps:

  • Cut the fronds from the fennel bulbs and reserve some of the feathery leaves for later. Cut each fennel bulb in half and remove the cores with a sharp knife.
  • Fit a food processor with the thinnest slicing blade. Cut the fennel bulbs into wedges and place horizontally into the feed tube. Process in batches. Peel each orange, remove the pith with a knife, and slice. Set aside.
  • For the dressing: Whisk together the oil, juice, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a small bowl. Place the fennel slices, oranges slices and arugula in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together. Sprinkle with salt and add some fennel fronds for decoration.

FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD



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The classic flavor combination of fennel and orange makes a wonderful winter salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
5 navel oranges
3 to 4 fennel bulbs (about 2 pounds total), ends trimmed, quartered lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced, crosswise, plus 1/4 cup roughly chopped fennel fronds (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Using a sharp knife, slice off both ends of each orange. Following the curve of the fruit, cut away the peel and white pith. Halve orange from top to bottom; thinly slice crosswise. Transfer oranges, along with any juices that have accumulated on work surface, to bowl with dressing. Add fennel and, if desired, fronds. Toss to combine.

ORANGE AND FENNEL SALAD



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Salty kalamata olives balance the sweet orange in this salad. The tangy orange vinaigrette brings it all together.

Provided by Dole

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dole

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 ounce) package DOLE® Tender Garden Blend
2 medium (blank)s oranges, peeled and cut in half slices
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise
8 each pitted Kalamata olives, cut in half
Orange Vinaigrette (recipe below)

Steps:

  • Combine salad, oranges, fennel and olives in large bowl. Toss with Fresh Orange Dressing, to coat, as desired. Refrigerate any remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 190.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SICILIAN FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD WITH RED ONION AND MINT



Sicilian Fennel and Orange Salad with Red Onion and Mint image

Categories     Salad     Citrus     Onion     Vegetable     No-Cook     Low/No Sugar     Orange     Fennel     Fall     Raw     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 navel oranges or blood oranges
1 large fennel bulb, halved lengthwise, cored, very thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
16 small fresh mint leaves, torn in half
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
20 oil-cured black olives

Steps:

  • Cut peel and pith from oranges. Cut between membranes to release segments.
  • Toss orange segments, fennel, onion, mint, and oil in large bowl to coat. Season salad generously to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to platter. Garnish with olives and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe oranges. Look for oranges that are heavy for their size and have a deep orange color.
  • If you don't have fennel seeds, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of anise seeds.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, combine all of the ingredients except for the arugula and red pepper flakes. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, toss in the arugula and red pepper flakes.
  • This salad is also delicious with grilled chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

This orange, fennel, and olive salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet oranges, aromatic fennel, and briny olives is simply irresistible. The red pepper flakes add a touch of heat that balances out the sweetness of the oranges. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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