Ingredients
1 1/4 lb fresh fennel
1 tsp grated orange rind
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp fennel seeds crushed
1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 seedless oranges, each
1 peeled & cut crosswise
1 into 8 slices
2 pink grapefruit, each
1 peeled & cut crosswise
1 into 4 slices
1 small purple onion sliced rings
1 small head radicchio
Directions
Trim Outer Leaves From Fennel; Reserve 1 T. Feathery Leaves. Cut
Fennel Bulb in Half Crosswise & Then Lengthwise Into Thin Slices.
Combine Fennel Bulb, Reserved Leaves, Orange Rind, Salt, Pepper,
Fennel Seeds, Orange Juice & Oil in A Medium Bowl, Tossing Gently.
Cover & Chill. Drain, Reserving Liquid.
Spoon Fennel Mixture Into Center Of A Round Serving Platter.
Arrange Oranges & Grapefruit Around Fennel Mixture; Top With Onion.
Place Radicchio Around Outside Of Platter, Tucking Leaves Under
Orange & Grapefruit Slices. Drizzle With Reserved Orange Juice
Mixture.
(Fat 2. Chol. O.)
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Fruit; Salad
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