Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Tangerine Vinaigrette Recipe

Winter citrus like tangerine opens up a world of vinaigrette flavor possibilities.

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Updated April 24, 2025
Overhead view of Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Tangerine Vinaigrette, served in a green bowl.

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Why It Works

  • A blend of fresh tangerine and lemon juices creates a dressing with a perfect 3:1 ratio of oil to acid for a perfectly smooth emulsion that's both tart enough (thanks to the lemon juice) and flavorful enough (thanks to the tangerine juice).
  • Tangerine zest and ground fennel seed add an extra hit of flavor and complexity.

Most produce is a sad sight during the winter, except for citrus. We whipped up this tangerine vinaigrette to celebrate one of the few fruits that's best this time of year, then served it on a simple salad of shaved fennel and radicchio.

January 2015

Recipe Details

Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Tangerine Vinaigrette Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Active 5 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 fennel bulb, halved, cored, and very thinly sliced on a mandoline

  • 1 medium head radicchio, halved, cored, and thinly sliced

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • Tangerine and Fennel Vinaigrette

Directions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine thinly sliced fennel and radicchio and season with salt and pepper. Whisk or shake vinaigrette to emulsify, then drizzle a small amount into salad bowl. Using clean hands, toss salad to coat, adding more vinaigrette as needed until fennel and radicchio are thoroughly coated but not dripping. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve immediately. Any leftover vinaigrette will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
55 Calories
3g Fat
6g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 55
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 317mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 7mg 36%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 276mg 6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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