Shaved Fennel Citrus Salad: Crisp, Bright, Effortless Elegance
Imagine paper-thin fennel ribbons dancing with vibrant citrus wheels, dotted with briny olives and a snowfall of Parmesan. This Shaved Fennel Citrus Salad is winter sunshine on a plate—light, refreshing, and fancy enough for guests, yet simple enough for Tuesday lunch.
The secret? Ultra-thin slices that absorb dressing without wilting. A quick crank with the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater delivers perfectly uniform shaves—no mandoline slips, no uneven bites. Just pure, crisp texture in every forkful.
🥗Ingredients (Serves 4 as a side)
2 medium fennel bulbs (fronds reserved)
2 oranges (navel or blood, peeled)
1 grapefruit (peeled)
½ small red onion
½ cup pitted Castelvetrano olives
2 oz Parmesan cheese (block)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp honey
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
Optional: toasted pine nuts, mint leaves
🔪Step-by-Step: Salad in 4 Cranks
1. Shave the Stars
Lock the Geedel Vegetable Chopper with its suction base.
Slicing blade: Feed fennel bulbs (trimmed) → crank for feather-light ribbons.
Repeat with red onion for whisper-thin half-moons.
Fine shred blade: Shave Parmesan into delicate, snowy flakes.
2. Segment the Citrus
Supreme oranges and grapefruit: slice off peel, then cut segments over a bowl to catch juice.
3. Whisk the Dressing
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, a pinch of salt, and reserved citrus juice. Whisk until emulsified.
4. Toss & Serve
In a large bowl, gently combine shaved fennel, onion, Parmesan, citrus segments, and olives. Drizzle dressing. Toss lightly—thin cuts mean instant flavor.
Garnish with fennel fronds, pepper, and pine nuts. Serve chilled or room temp.
🌟Tips & Twists
Nutty Crunch – Toast Geedel-shredded almonds (coarse blade).
Herb Pop – Add fresh dill or mint ribbons.
Protein Boost – Top with grilled shrimp or prosciutto.
Make-Ahead – Shave fennel/onion/Parmesan up to 1 day ahead; dress just before serving.
Bitter-Sweet – Swap grapefruit for pomelo.
🍊Conclusion: Salad That Shines
This Shaved Fennel Citrus Salad isn’t just healthy—it’s elegant simplicity. With the crank cheese grater, every shave is precise, every bite balanced. One tool, one bowl, endless winter brightness.
