For this elegant salad, sweet-tasting fennel bulbs are thinly sliced and tossed with salty toasted pistachios, sweet oranges and tangy lime juice. Jícama or radishes add another layer of texture and earthy flavor.

Servings: 4 servings, 1 cup each
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Healthy Weight, Low Sodium, Low Cholesterol, Low Sat Fat, High Fiber, Low Carb, Low Calorie


Ingredients:

Fennel & Orange Salad with Toasted Pistachios
2 navel oranges , peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
1 small bulb fennel , quartered, cored and very thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup very thinly sliced radishes (about 8 radishes) or diced peeled jícama (see Note)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or pistachio oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
6 tablespoons shelled salted pistachio nuts , toasted and chopped


Steps:

1: Combine orange slices, fennel, radishes (or jicama), cilantro, oil, lime juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Gently toss to mix. Just before serving, sprinkle nuts over the salad.

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 183
Carbohydrates - 17
Fat - 13
Saturated Fat - 2
Monounsaturated Fat - 8
Protein - 4
Cholesterol - 0
Dietary Fiber - 5
Potassium - 494
Sodium - 180
Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin C (85% daily value), Copper (12% dv), Magnesium (8% dv)

Note: Jícama is a round root vegetable with thin brown skin and white crunchy flesh. It has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor.

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