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Refreshing Italian Fennel and Orange Salad with Pomegranate Seeds

Name: Refreshing Italian Fennel and Orange Salad with Pomegranate Seeds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: 2 medium fennel bulbs, thinly sliced; 3 large oranges, peeled and segmented; 1 cup pomegranate seeds; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon honey; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

This vibrant and crisp Italian salad combines the flavors of sweet oranges, aromatic fennel, and juicy pomegranate seeds, perfect for a refreshing appetizer or side dish.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 1, 2025

Refreshing Italian Fennel and Orange Salad with Pomegranate Seeds — Salad served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Salad

For the Dressing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 251 kcal
Protein: 2.7 g
Carbs: 31.7 g
Fat: 14.4 g
Fiber: 6.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1002 kcal
Protein: 10.9 g
Carbs: 126.9 g
Fat: 57.4 g
Fiber: 25.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 medium fennel bulbs thinly sliced	72	3	17.4	0.5	7
3 large oranges peeled and segmented	186	3	46.8	0.6	9
1 cup pomegranate seeds	144	3	32	2	7
1 small red onion thinly sliced	40	1	9	0.1	1.5
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves torn	6	0.6	1	0.1	0.5
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil	480	0	0	54	0
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice	8	0.1	2.8	0	0.1
1 tablespoon honey	64	0.1	17.3	0	0.1
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper to taste	2	0.1	0.6	0.1	0.3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Fennel and Oranges

1
Trim and Slice Fennel
Trim the fennel bulbs, reserving fronds, and slice them thinly with a mandoline or sharp knife.
Tip: Use a mandoline slicer for perfectly thin fennel slices. Be cautious when using the mandoline to avoid cuts.
2
Segment Oranges
Peel the oranges, remove the white pith, and segment them by cutting between the membranes.
Tip: Chill the oranges in the fridge for 15 minutes before segmenting for easier handling.
3
Remove Pomegranate Seeds
Remove seeds carefully from the pomegranate to gather a cup of seeds.

How to Make Refreshing Italian Fennel and Orange Salad with Pomegranate Seeds

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Dressing Preparation
Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk until combined.
2
Salad Assembly
In a large bowl, combine sliced fennel, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
3
Flavor Infusion
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.