Gelatin Free Ginger-Lime Fennel & Orange Salad
Bright, refreshing, and built entirely from whole, plant-forward ingredients, this fennel and orange salad is the kind of dish that looks stunning on a platter and tastes even better than it looks. Shaved fennel brings a delicate anise crunch, while supremed navel oranges add juicy sweetness and a little natural acidity that makes every bite feel alive. The hand-whisked dressing — fresh lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, honey, and olive oil — comes together in seconds and coats everything in a zingy, aromatic glaze. For anyone navigating a gelatin-free lifestyle, this recipe is naturally in the clear: every single component is a whole food with nothing hidden in the ingredient list. Torn mint, feathery fennel fronds, and optional cilantro finish the salad with layers of herbal freshness that feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. It's the kind of side that pairs beautifully with grilled fish or a simple grain bowl, but honestly holds its own as a light lunch all on its own.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 2 medium fennel bulbs, fronds reserved
- 3 medium navel oranges
- ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the fennel bulbs: cut off the stalks and reserve a small handful of the feathery fronds. Halve each bulb through the root, then use a mandoline or a sharp knife to shave each half crosswise into very thin slices, about 1/16 inch thick. Place the shaved fennel in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Cut the top and bottom off each orange, then stand each orange upright and slice away the peel and white pith following the curve of the fruit. Working over the bowl of fennel to catch any juice, cut between the membranes to release the segments. Squeeze the spent membranes over the bowl to extract any remaining juice, then discard the membranes.
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