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Insalata di Arance e Finocchio con Bottarga

A classic Sicilian winter salad featuring sweet blood oranges, crisp fennel, and a salty, oceanic punch from Sardinian Bottarga. This salad is a delightful balance of flavors and textures, perfect as a light lunch or elegant starter.

Recipe by Alessia
SaladsItalianServings: 4
Insalata di Arance e Finocchio con Bottarga

Ingredients

  • Blood Oranges (Arancia Rossa di Sicilia)3 medium
  • Fennel Bulb1 medium
  • Bottarga (cured fish roe)2 oz
  • Nocellara del Belice Olive Oil3 tbsp
  • Fresh Mint Leaves1/4 cup
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

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Method

1

Prepare the Oranges: Peel the blood oranges, removing all the white pith. Slice into thin rounds or segments.

2

Prepare the Fennel: Trim the fennel bulb and thinly shave it using a mandoline or a sharp knife. You want paper-thin slices.

3

Assemble the Salad: Arrange the orange slices and fennel on a serving platter.

4

Add Bottarga: Shave the Bottarga over the oranges and fennel.

5

Dress the Salad: Drizzle generously with Nocellara del Belice olive oil.

6

Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves.

7

Season: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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