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Fennel & Orange Salad with Toasted Pistachios

For this elegant salad, sweet-tasting fennel bulbs are thinly sliced and tossed with salty toasted pistachios, sweet oranges and tangy lime juice. Jícama or radishes add another layer of texture and earthy flavor.

Serves 4

Prep Time 20 min

Total Time 25 min.

Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Healthy Weight Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Calorie Low Carb Low Cholesterol Low Sat Fat Low Sodium

Ingredients/Directions

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

2 navel oranges, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
1 small bulb fennel, quartered, cored and very thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup very thinly sliced radishes, (about 8 radishes) or diced peeled jícama (see Note)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or pistachio oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
6 tablespoon shelled salted pistachio nuts, toasted and chopped

Cooking Directions

Step 1

Combine orange slices, fennel, radishes (or jicama), cilantro, oil, lime juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Gently toss to mix. Just before serving, sprinkle nuts over the salad.