Arugula, Fennel, and Orange Salad
For the citrus vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. grated orange zest
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbs. oil
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
- 1 shallot, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 large fennel bulb
- 3 large navel oranges
- 4 cups arugula
Directions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, olive oil, canola oil, mustard, tarragon and shallot. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cut off the stems and feathery fronds of the fennel bulb and remove any bruised or discolored outer layers.
- Cut the bulb in half lengthwise and cut out any tough core parts.
- Cut the bulb halves crosswise into slices 3/8 inch thick and then cut the slices into 1-inch lengths.
- Working with 1 orange at a time, and using a sharp knife, cut a slice off both ends of the orange to reveal the flesh.
- Stand the orange upright on a cutting board and thickly slice off the peel and pith in strips, following the contour of the fruit.
- Cut the orange in half crosswise, place each half cut side down, and thinly slice vertically to create half-moons. Repeat with the remaining oranges.
- Place the fennel and arugula in a large serving bowl, add half of the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat thoroughly.
- Arrange the orange slices in a pinwheel or other design on top.
- Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and serve immediately.