Thursday 24 January 2013

Fennel and Orange Salad "Ilva"
Somestimes She Cooks


Fennel and Orange Salad
Inspired by Ilva of "Lullian Delights"

I read Ilva's recipe, and 20 minutes later,
I had a healthy salad ready for dinner.
Basically Ilva's recipe, but I used fennel
instead of the carrot and added a
tablespoon of white balsamic vinegar
because my oranges (Tarocco from Italy)
needed a bit more zing

Ingredients for 2 servings
1 fennel bulb
4 large strawberries
1 orange
Juice of 1 orange
1 heaped tablespoon candied ginger
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

I did not add honey -
the strawberries were sweet already
I did not peel the organic orange because I like
the added bitterness

And here is Ilva's original recipe for
TANGIBLE SUNSHINE – ORANGE AND CARROT SALAD WITH GINGER
Bon appetit!
© Merisi

Links:
-> Krauthobel (Wooden Mandoline Slicer) - the one I use is an heirloom - incredible workhorse, indestructible. I use it, rinse it with cold water and air dry it). There is an inscription burned into the wood: PANTA 1040 - if you live in Austria, you may still find it at open markets or in old-fashioned houseware stores.

-> Krauthobel - The Band - Musicians from Vorarlberg, the westernmost region of Austria. This is a song about the Montafon valley, country music, Vorarlberg style. If you click on the "Vorarlberg" label, you'll see why I fell in love with its beauty and the people when I visited last year.

14 comments:

  1. Sweetest you! I feel honoured!

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    1. Thank YOU, Ilva,
      it was such fun! I was ravenous when I read your recipe (my late breakfast had been a bowl of yesterday's minestrone with sunchokes). ;-)

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  2. Your salad looks delicious, and almost too beautiful to eat.

    Ilva has the very best food blog, for sure :-)

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  3. Looks like a beautiful flower.

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  4. Sounds delicious and, yes, beautiful, too!! Thanks for sharing, Merisi! Hope your week is going well!!

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  5. It sounds so refreshingly, such a lovely combination of flowers, and so pretty too.

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  6. What a wonderful salad. It sounds truly delicious.I hope all is well. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  7. Glad to see you're in the kitchen having fun. The salad and the presentation look lovely. I'm bookmarking the recipe now.

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  8. I've enjoyed Ilva's blog for some time, as much for her photos as her recipes. This looks delish! Sending you sunshine ...

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  9. I would really try to try this!

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  10. It looks purty. I have to say it sounds awful to a carnivore such as myself. :) I'm sure it is wonderful though.

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  11. gorgeous! thanks for the delicious recipe and "gadget" info! xoxoxo

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  12. Love this.
    You know I would :)
    LL

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