This recipe is an adaptation of the classic fennel, orange and rocket salad, using ingredients that will last a lot longer in the fridge than dressed rocket. It is quick, easy and delicious.
Course Salad
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Equipment
1 mandolin
Ingredients
1bulbfennelfinely shaved with a mandolin, or finely sliced with a sharp knife
6Brussels sproutssliced across then chopped
1/4purple cabbagefinely shaved with a mandolin, or finely sliced with a sharp knife
2orangespeeled, cut in half then sliced, and chopped
1/2cupolive oil
1/4cupfreshly squeezed orange juicefrom an additional orange
2tbspapple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
2tbsplemon juicefrom one lemon
1tbspwholegrain mustard
1 tsphoney
1/4tspsea salt
10grindsblack pepper
100gsmoked trout or smoked salmon (optional) to serve
Instructions
Shred the fennel and cabbage with the mandolin and add to a large bowl
Add the chopped Brussels sprouts (or broccoli if you prefer) and orange pieces to the bowl
In a jug or measuring jug add olive oil, vinegar, mustard, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk until nicely combined.
Pour the dressing on top of the salad and toss to combine
If you are using smoked trout, chop the fish into bite-sized pieces and toss through the salad.
Serve alongside a main course or as a light meal
Notes
Will last in the fridge for four to five days.Not suitable for freezing.