Southeast Asian Citrus Salad
Total Time: 14 minutes 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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- 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
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.