Recipe

Few things scream 'elegant yet effortless' like paper-thin fennel and vibrant blood orange segments dancing together. The anise-kissed crunch of fennel meets the sweet-tart pop of citrus, all crowned with salty sheep’s milk cheese and toasted nuts. It’s the salad that turns heads at brunch, steals the show at dinner parties, and makes January feel like July.

A great mandoline or—hint—the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater with its slicing blade is all you need for those whisper-thin, restaurant-perfect slices.

🥗Ingredients (Serves 4 as a side)

2 medium fennel bulbs, fronds reserved

3–4 blood oranges (regular oranges work too)

1 small shallot, very thinly sliced

2–3 oz creamy sheep’s milk cheese (feta, pecorino, or soft chèvre)

Handful of toasted pistachios or almonds

Good extra-virgin olive oil

Fresh lemon juice or white balsamic

Flaky sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper

Optional: arugula or watercress for extra green

🍊Step-by-Step: Winter Sunshine in 4 Moves

1. Slice the Fennel Like Paper

Remove fennel stalks (save fronds!). Use the Geedel Vegetable Chopper’s slicing blade for feather-thin, translucent half-moons. Immediately toss with a squeeze of lemon to keep them snowy white.

2. Supreme the Oranges

Cut off blood orange peel and pith, then slice between membranes to release perfect jewel-like segments. Squeeze leftover membranes over the fennel for instant dressing.

3. Build the Plate

Arrange fennel and orange segments on a platter. Scatter shallot ribbons, dollops or thin shavings of cheese, and toasted nuts. Sprinkle reserved fennel fronds for that fresh-herb magic.

4. Dress & Serve

Drizzle generously with olive oil, a splash of lemon juice or white balsamic, and finish with flaky salt and pepper. Serve immediately—crisp, bright, and absolutely stunning.

🌿Tips & Twists

Protein Boost – Top with grilled shrimp or smoked salmon.

Creamy Version – Add torn burrata instead of feta.

Make-Ahead – Slice fennel with Geedel up to 4 hours ahead; keep in lemon water.

Spicy Kick – Add a pinch of chili flakes or thin-sliced fresno chili.

Nut-Free – Swap nuts for toasted pumpkin seeds.

☀️Conclusion: Winter Never Tasted So Bright

This Fennel & Blood Orange Salad is proof that simple ingredients, perfectly sliced with the vegetable grater, can create pure magic. Light, elegant, and bursting with flavor—it’s the salad you’ll make on repeat all winter long.