Gluten-Free Orange and Fennel Salad

Ingredients:

• 3 medium oranges, peel and pith removed, sliced into rounds
• 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 2 cups arugula or mixed baby greens
• 1/3 cup roasted, salted almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• Optional: crumbled goat cheese or shaved Parmesan

Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat

Instructions:

1. Arrange the arugula or mixed baby greens on a large serving platter or in a salad bowl as the base for your salad.
2. Layer the orange slices and fennel over the greens, distributing them evenly.
3. Sprinkle the thinly sliced red onion and the coarsely chopped almonds over the top of the oranges and fennel.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to create the dressing.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine all the flavors.
6. Optionally, top the salad with a bit of crumbled goat cheese or shaved Parmesan for extra richness.
7. Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or a light side to your main course.

For more gluten-free salad recipes, you could explore the following resources:

• “40 Gluten-Free Salad Recipes – Taste of Home”
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• “Jennifer Aniston Salad – Fresh and Gluten Free – Iowa Girl Eats”
  Visit Iowa Girl Eats
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