Orange and Fennel Salad with Mayo

Orange and Fennel Salad with Mayo recipe videos

Orange and Fennel Salad with Mayo is a refreshing, creamy salad that combines the sweet, juicy segments of oranges with the crisp, aromatic crunch of thinly sliced fennel, all bound together by a light mayonnaise dressing. This dish is a popular variation of a classic Sicilian salad, which traditionally uses olive oil, but this creamy version adds a rich, modern twist. It's often served as a bright, palate-cleansing side dish or a light lunch.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is moderate in calories and fat, primarily from the mayonnaise dressing, while being a good source of vitamin C and dietary fiber from the fresh produce. A typical serving provides a balanced mix of quick energy from fruit sugars and sustained energy from the fennel's fiber.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	120 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Folate	40 mcg
Vitamin A	200 IU
Manganese	0.3 mg
Calcium	50 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The combination of sweet citrus and anise-flavored fennel is a hallmark of Mediterranean cuisine, particularly from Sicily, where the ingredients grow abundantly. Nutritionally, the high vitamin C from the oranges helps enhance the absorption of any iron present in the fennel.