Skip to Content
Recipes

Fennel & Orange Salad for Your Roman “Feaster”

white onion with sliced lemon on beige table

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

This refreshing salad is intended to compliment our Easter lamb feast. This traditional offering cleans the palate and aids in digestion, so it works perfectly just after the main course.

Fennel & Orange Salad for Your Roman "Feaster"

Fennel & Orange Salad for Your Roman "Feaster"

Recipe by Andrew Cotto
0.0 from 0 votes
Course: Recipes
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 large 3 fennel bulbs, stalks, and cores removed (reserve fronds from one stalk, minced)

  • 4 4 navel oranges, peeled, pith removed, segmented

  • 2 tbsp 2 red wine vinegar

  • 1/4 cup 1/4 olive oil

  • salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  • Slice fennel bulbs lengthwise into narrow slivers.
  • Peel and remove pith from four navel oranges, separate into segments.
  • Combine sliced fennel and orange segments in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together red wine vinegar with olive oil.
  • Dress the orange and fennel mixture with the vinaigrette.
  • Season with salt and white pepper and toss to combine.
  • Sprinkle fennel fronds over salad before serving.

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @appetitomagazine on Instagram and hashtag it with #italianfoodanddrink

Like this recipe?

Follow @Appetitomagazine on Pinterest

Follow us on Facebook!

Follow us on Facebook

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Appetito

A Tribute to Salvatore Salzarulo, the Family Man of Lioni Latticini

On the second anniversary of his passing, Appetito pays tribute to Salvatore Salzarulo, the co-founder of Lioni Latticini.

January 23, 2026

Celebrity Chef Scott Conant’s Lobster Fra Diavolo

This restaurant-level dish brings flavor to your next weeknight dinner at home.

January 22, 2026

Cooking Italian at Home with Chef Scott Conant

Chef Scott Conant shares how to cook cleaner and smarter in the New Year, plus an Italian recipe that you can make at home.

January 22, 2026

Elizabeth’s Italian Opening in Old Bridge, New Jersey

New Jersey's new Italian restaurant promises a personal touch.

January 21, 2026

Noni’s Lighter Turkey Bolognese

This lighter turkey bolognese delivers slow-simmered comfort without the heaviness of the classic sauce.

January 20, 2026

Nirvana in Toscana: Borgo San Felice Resort

Our Editor-in-Chief returns to his beloved Tuscany and shares his experience at Borgo San Felice Resort in Chianti Country.

January 20, 2026
See all posts