Vegetarian Salad Recipes With Protein

Fennel-Orange Salad Black Olives Pine Nuts

Fennel-Orange Salad Black Olives Pine Nuts

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 medium fennel bulb, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 oranges, peeled, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 large or 8 small Boston lettuce leaves
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the fennel, oranges, olives and parsley
2. Set aside
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, sugar and salt and pepper to taste
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine
5. Arrange a layer of the lettuce leaves on a serving platter or individual plates
6. Spoon the salad on top of the lettuce, sprinkle with the pine nuts and serve