Mediterranean cuisine is full of healthy options. This classic Italian fennel salad paired with salmon is the perfect healthy meal. This dish is packed with so many delicious flavors you will forget you are eating something that is so healthy for you!
This salad is amazing on it own, but paired with a protein it is a complete healthy meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Fennel Salad, Salmon
Ingredients
Salmon
4Skinless Salmon Filets
3tbspPanko Breadcrumbs
1/2tspGarlic, minced
1tbspKalamata Olives, chopped
1tspCapers, chopped
1tbspGrated Pecorino Romano Cheese
2tbspExtra Virgin Olive oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
1tbspDijon Mustard
Fennel Salad
2bulbsFennel, thinly slicedreserve Fennel fronds for garnish
2Navel Oranges, quartered
1/2head Radicchio, thinly sliced
1/4Red Onion, thinly sliced
Fennel Fronds
Dressing
1/4cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4cupWhite Balsamic Vinegar
1/4tspGarlic Powder
1/4tspSalt
1/4tspPepper
1tspDijon Mustard
Instructions
Start by rubbing each salmon fillet with dijon mustard.
In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, olives, garlic, cheese, capers, salt and pepper. Drizzle in Olive oil and mix well.
Press the breadcrumb mixture on top of each filet and airfry or bake for 15 mins at 400℉. Place under the broiler for a few mins to crisp the top.
Dressing
Add the oil, vinegar, garlic powder, dijon, salt and pepper into a mason jar and shake well.
Remove the skin from the orange by cutting the top and the button off. Then using a sharp knife cut along the skin, removing as of the pith as possible without removing much of the flesh of the orange. Then cut the wedges out in between the skins of the wedges.
Into a large bowl, add thinly sliced fennel, radicchio, red onion and orange wedges. Add the fennel leaves as garnish on top. Drizzle with dressing and lightly toss the salad.
Add the salad to a plate and place the salmon on top and enjoy!