Fennel Citrus Salad with Pistachios and Watercress
This refreshing Fennel Citrus Salad with Pistachios is a festive, vibrant dish that brings together crisp fennel, peppery watercress, and juicy winter citrus. It’s finished with a simple maple vinaigrette and a sprinkle of crunchy pistachios for extra color and crunchy texture.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 bunch watercress about 1 cup, rinsed and roughly chopped
- ½ grapefruit, peeled and sliced horizontally into rings
- 1 mandarin orange, peeled and sliced horizontally into rings
- ½ fennel bulb sliced thinly with mandolin (reserve some fronds for topping if desired)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- Crushed pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Combine watercress, grapefruit, orange, and fennel in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, hemp seeds (if using), and maple syrup, and toss with salad.
- Transfer to serving dish and top with fennel fronds and pistachios. Enjoy!
Notes
- Vegan: Use maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing.