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Marinated Shaved Fennel with Avocado and Minneola Tangelos

NYT April 11, 2001



Marinated Shaved Fennel with Avocado and Minneola Tangelos

Adapted from Norman's, Coral Gables, Fla.

Time: 20 minutes, plus at least one hour's marinating



For the salad:



1 large bulb fennel, trimmed and cored

1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves

Kosher salt and freshly ground cracked black pepper

1/4 peeled red onion, very thinly sliced

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

12 wedges ripe avocado

12 peeled sections Minneola tangelo



For the basil emulsion:



1/4 cup fresh basil leaves Kosher salt.



1. Prepare salad: Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, shave fennel crosswise very finely. Place in

a large bowl with orange juice and rosemary. Season generously with salt. Allow to stand at room

temperature for at least 30 minutes; toss occasionally.



2. Drain and discard liquid from salad. Season to taste with cracked pepper. Add onion and olive

oil, and toss to mix. Cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes.



3. Prepare basil emulsion: In a blender or small food processor, combine basil, olive oil and salt to

taste. Blend until smooth.



4. To serve: Place equal portions of fennel mixture on four serving plates. Surround each portion

with three avocado slices in a triangular arrangement. Spoon some basil emulsion around each

plate. Place Minneola sections on each plate in a triangular arrangement, and serve.



Yield: 4 servings.

 

 

 

 

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