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Fennel and Red Onion Salad with Mint is for Salad.

Fennel and Red Onion Salad with Mint takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Fennel and Red Onion Salad with Mint takes several minutes to cook.

Fennel and Red Onion Salad with Mint makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Fennel and Red Onion Salad with Mint are:

Note: I saw this basic recipe on Epicurious.com, but felt it was too blase, so as I often do, I improvised and made it have more zing.

DRESSING:INGREDIENTS:
2 TBS fresh orange juice
1 TBS Red Wine
1 TBS Cider Vinegar
3/4 tsp Salt
3 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil

SALAD INGREDIENTS:
1 Large Red Onion ( can be yellow if you want)
2 Medium to large Fennel bulbs
4 Medium oranges sectioned

MY ADDITIONS TO THIS RECIPE: All optional
1 tsp honey
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 cup grape tomatoes

Here is how you make Fennel and Red Onion Salad with Mint:

Mix dressing ingredients together in the bottom of a large bowl. (OPTIONS: I like the crunch of sunflower seeds or slivered almonds and the sweet-tart taste of the cranberries, but these are optional. Also, instead of the wine & cider vinegar you can use 2 TBS of red wine vinegar. I add the honey to cut the vinegar tartness, again that's optional. Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. But, if you do, make sure to take it out and warm before using it. Wash, core and thin slice the fennel and onion. I cut them both in half and then slice them. Peel and remove rind of oranges and section themAdd ingredients to bowl as you slice or secton them. Add whatever additional items you wish such as sunflower seeds or nuts and or cranberries. Finely chop 15 or more mint leaves and add. Stir all ingredients together. Makes approximately 6 2-cup servings. This is great for taking to work for lunch as well as for a light supper with chicken breast or fish. Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SFPAINTER.

The nutritional information for Fennel and Red Onion Salad with Mint is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 173.8

• Total Fat: 9.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 333.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 22.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
• Protein: 2.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Fennel and Red Onion Salad with Mint is Low Carb