Wild fennel grows plentifully in Sicily & maybe that's why this is a popular recipe. Sicilians like to eat fennel at the end of a meal to aid digestion and when paired with tangy orange, it makes a light & refreshing salad, half fruit, half vegetable!
We have our own version of this salad but we met Genni in Messina and she served it to us with pine nuts, raisins and pumpkin seeds which add some crunch & extra nutritional benefits. It's definitely a recipe to try over the summer season!
You have to watch Vitina & Genni in the video, they are so excited to be in the kitchen!!! Genni has been cooking since she was a young girl, she owned her own restaurant & she has a professional cooking tip to share with Vitina, it's a Papa Vince kitchen tip!
Beautiful colors and inviting flavors will make this hearty side dish a keeper in your recipe box.
Mediterranean/Vegan Diet
This is an easy side dish that makes good use of summer squash and fresh bell peppers.
Mediterranean/Vegan Diet
This variation on a French Provençal dish is made easy by baking it in the oven—no sautéing required! It’s a great choice for a weeknight supper.
Mediterranean/Vegan Diet
Esther Milne
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