Sicilian orange, fennel and black olives salad

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Sicilian salad, combining tangy orange slices, crisp fennel, and savory black olives for a burst of Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients:

• 3 navel oranges
• 1 large fennel
• 1 cup black olives (calamata would be perfect)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chilli pepper crushed
• 1 sprig fresh mint
• kosher salt

Instructions:

1. Wash the fennel and remove the green leaves, stalk, and bottom root. Cut it in half and slice thinly across.
2. Peel the oranges, making sure to remove all the white skin. Cut them in half and slice into 1/4" thick pieces.
3. If desired, halve the olives to take out the pits.
4. Cut the mint into fine strips.
5. Combine the fennel, oranges, olives in a salad bowl, then add the mint, olive oil, chili pepper, and a pinch of salt. If making ahead, add the dressing to the salad right before serving.

Summary:

• Calories: 636 kcal
• Fat: 43 g
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 69 g
• Potassium: 1178 mg
• Magnesium: 72 mg