This is an unusual salad that relies on the acidity of mandarin, which is balanced by the creamy avocado, the crunchy fennel and the sophisticated fennel fronds. It is a favorite side salad accompanied by a glass of chilled white wine.
Rating
5/5
Ingredients
4 mandarins
1 fennel bulb with its fronds
1 avocado
Purslane
1 fresh onion
Pistachios or pumpkin seeds
Lemon zest
Olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
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Instuctions
Place the mandarin slices generously on a flat plate.
Clean the fennel bulb, slice it thinly and add it to the plate.
Wash and quickly sauté the fennel fronds on high heat for a few seconds. Then, set them aside.
Clean the avocado, slice it and add it to the salad.
Wash and dry the purslane and spread it on top.
Finish off the salad with finely chopped fresh onions, the chosen nuts (pistachios or pumpkin seeds), olive oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper and the sautéed fennel fronds.
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Useful Tips
For a richer version of the salad, try crumbling some high-quality blue cheese on top. The combination of flavors is sublime!
