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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Low Carb Citrus Fennel Salad

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: December 5, 2022 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    fennel citrus salad in a white bowl with a spoon and orange on the side

    This 4 ingredient Low Carb Citrus Fennel Salad is made with orange and lemon zest plus a little sweetener. Full of citrusy flavours and a perfect crispy salad, side dish or appetizer for a party.

    Fennel has a mild licorice flavour with a crunchy texture. It's a member of the carrot family believe it or not but it's not a root vegetable.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients used
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Recipe tips
    • ♨️ Recipe variations
    • Other recipes you might enjoy
    • 💭 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 Other recipes you might enjoy
    • Low Carb Citrus Fennel Salad

    Growing up fennel was always available in our home during the holidays along with other fruits like clementines, grapes and mandarins.

    Fennel has a similar taste to anise or licorice and is very versatile and can be eaten raw, sauteed, braised, baked and even added to soups.

    Although this is called a fennel salad recipe, it can serve as a side dish or an appetizer on a holiday buffet.

    🥘 Ingredients used

    ingredients for low carb citrus fennel salad

    Just four ingredients to make this festive keto citrus fennel salad.

    • Fennel Bulb: giving a crunchy texture and licorice flavour.
    • Orange Zest: for that sweet tart citrusy taste that makes this salad taste so fresh and bright
    • Lemon: we use the zest and lemon juice to make the dressing for this flavourful low carb citrus fennel salad recipe.
    • Monk Fruit Juice: adding a hint of sweetness brings out all the flavours, monk fruit juice or stevia drops can be used in this recipe.

    👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions

    How to make the low carb citrus fennel salad

    This is super simple to make and can be made fairly quickly, although you should allow it to sit for an hour before serving. Just to let the citrusy flavours to mingle with the fennel.

    STEP 1: Clean and trim the fennel, cutting it thinly sliced with a mandolin or sharp knife, then place in a medium bowl. Preserve the fennel fronds for garnishing the salad later. Shaved fennel can also be used.

    STEP 2: Next add the zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange to the bowl. Squeeze the juice from the lemon in a separate bowl, and strain out any seeds or pulp. Mix the lemon juice with monk fruit juice or your preferred liquid sweetener. Pour the dressing over the fennel and mix until the dressing is evenly distributed throughout.

    STEP 3: Tear a handful of fennel fronds from the stems and rough chop them to sprinkle over the salad. Adding some orange segments just for garnish is optional but is a nice tough if you are serving this to guests. Cover and let sit in the fridge up to 1 hour before serving. Ideally letting it sit overnight would be best but if you don't have time, it will still be delicious.

    If serving at a party allow guests to take a spoonful as a side or appetizer to your other offerings. Serves up to 8 guests as a side dish/appetizer.

    fennel citrus salad in a white bowl with a spoon and orange on the side

    👨🏻‍🍳 Recipe tips

    Top Tip: if your grocery store has a good selection of fennel you should try to purchase one that is bright white or pale green. If possible avoid bulbs that are bruised or are split.

    • Set in the fridge: allow the salad to sit in the fridge from 1 hour up to 24 hours for best results and flavours.
    • Serving: serve the salad with a salty appetizer like this low carb sausage puff recipe.
    • Storage: store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days

    ♨️ Recipe variations

    This low carb citrus fennel salad can vary with ingredients and dressing, here are just a few variations you might enjoy.

    • Strawberry - adding sliced strawberries compliment this salad well and gives another added layer of flavour and texture.
    • Arugula - adding a handful of arugula leaves gives this salad some added colour and a light peppery flavour.
    • Olive Oil - adding a tablespoon of fresh olive oil gives the dressing a fruity flavour and coats the fennel and gives it a nice shine.
    • Mint: adding mint leaves to this salad adds a lovely bright and fresh flavour

    Other recipes you might enjoy

    • Low Carb Chicken Cobb Salad
    • Low Carb Panzanella Salad
    • Air Fryer Maple Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts
    • Pork Rind Crusted Chicken Wings

    💭 Frequently asked questions

    What else goes well with fennel?

    Fennel often goes well with other fruits. However, many of them are not low carb like blood oranges, apples, grapefruit and peaches. Roasted fennel is great with mushrooms, onions or brussel sprouts.

    What meats go well with fennel citrus salad?

    Meats such as pork, chicken or sausage go well with fennel.

    Is this citrus fennel salad ok for diabetics?

    A serving of this salad contains 2 grams of carbs and 1 gram of sugar and therefore should be ok for diabetics or people following a low carb or keto diet. However, all foods may affect people differently and you should monitor your blood sugars after consuming this salad to see how it affects you personally.

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    fennel citrus salad in a white bowl with a spoon and orange on the side
    fennel citrus salad in a white bowl with a spoon

    Low Carb Citrus Fennel Salad

    Oscar
    Low Carb Citrus Fennel Salad made with orange and lemon zest plus a little sweetener. Full of citrusy flavours a perfect salad, side dish or appetizer for a party.
    5 from 23 votes
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    Prep Time : 10 mins
    Cook Time : 0 mins
    Resting Time : 1 hr
    Total Time : 1 hr 10 mins
    Course : Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine : American, Italian
    Diet : Diabetic, Gluten Free
    Servings : 8 people
    Calories : 8

    Equipment

    • Zester
    • Chef's Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Medium Bowl
    • Citrus Reamer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 fennel bulb with fronds
    • 1 zest from a lemon
    • 1 zest from an orange
    • 1 juice from a lemon
    • 10 drops monk fruit or stevia drops
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    Instructions
     

    • Clean and trim fennel and slice very thinly, place in a medium bowl
    • Zest and orange and lemon on to the fennel in the bowl
    • Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a seperate bowl and mix with the monk fruit juice. Pour over the salad.
    • Garnish with fennel fronds and orange segments (optional)

    Notes

    Top Tip: if your grocery store has a good selection of fennel you should try to purchase one that is bright white or pale green. If possible avoid bulbs that are bruised or are split.

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    Nutritional Information

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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    🌡️ Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

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    1. Jeannie

      December 16, 2021 at 8:37 pm

      5 stars
      A new salad for me to try, Ive been finding ways to prepare a recipe with fennel

      Reply
    2. nancy

      December 16, 2021 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      the citrus paring really makes it so light and bright!

      Reply
    3. Lilly

      December 16, 2021 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      I love the flavors of this salad! I added mint as well and it was delish!

      Reply

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