Citrus salad with fennel and olives

Citrus salad with fennel and olives recipe videos

A bright and refreshing salad from the Mediterranean, particularly Southern Italy and Sicily, this dish combines thinly sliced fennel, juicy citrus segments like orange or grapefruit, and briny olives. It is typically dressed with high-quality olive oil, sometimes a splash of lemon juice or vinegar, and seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs like parsley or mint.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate dish, with most of its calories coming from healthy monounsaturated fats in the olive oil and olives. It is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, and antioxidants.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	185 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	320 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Folate	65 mcg
Vitamin A	120 IU
Calcium	70 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Vitamin K	20 mcg

Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The combination of fennel and citrus is a classic Sicilian pairing, celebrating the island's abundant citrus groves and the unique anise-like flavor of fennel. Nutritionally, the Vitamin C from the citrus significantly enhances the body's absorption of iron from the fennel and other plant-based ingredients.