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Southeast Asian Citrus Salad

Course: Salad
Total Time: 14 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Catherine Velisha
A bright, refreshing salad with crisp fennel, juicy citrus, sweet pineapple, and a hint of chili heat. Perfect as a light side or a summery stand-alone dish!
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Ingredients

  • 1 fennel bulb reserve the tops
  • 1 orange segmented
  • 1 mandarin segmented
  • 1 blood orange segmented
  • ¼ pineapple diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 red chili finely sliced

Instructions

  • A handful of Vietnamese mint, roughly torn
  • Thinly slice the fennel, reserving the delicate fronds for garnish. For an even texture, use a mandolin if available.
  • Segment the orange, mandarin, and blood orange, removing any seeds and pith. Dice the pineapple into small, bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine the fennel, Vietnamese mint, citrus segments, and pineapple.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt. Add the finely sliced chilli for a touch of heat.
  • Gently toss the salad to ensure all the flavours are evenly distributed.
  • Serve immediately as a light and vibrant side dish or enjoy on its own as a refreshing summer salad.