Salat mit Burrata, Blutorange und Fenchel

Zutaten

• 4 blood oranges, (use a mixture of Moro, Tarocco, and Sanguinello)
• 1 large fennel bulb, (fronds reserved)
• 2 4 oz burrata cheeses
• 2 tbsps hazelnuts, (toasted and roughly chopped)
• 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil, use the the fruity type
• salt and freshly ground pepper

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   On a baking sheet, toast the hazelnuts for 5 minutes until they’re golden and fragrant. Place the toasted hazelnuts on a kitchen towel and rub them against each other to remove the skins. Roughly chop them.

3. 3

   To make the salad, wash the fennel and discard the tough outer bulb. Reserve some feathery leaves or fennel fronds for garnish.

4. 4

   Cut the bulb in half and use a mandoline to thinly shave the fennel and place in a bowl with cold water.

5. 5

   Cut a slice off the top and bottom of each orange so they have a flat bottom to sit on. Use a sharp knife to cut the peel and remove as much of the pith from the oranges as you can. Slice the oranges into ¼ inch rounds and use the tip of your knife to pick out any seeds.

6. 6

   When ready to serve, drain the burrata cheeses and place them on the plate. Add the fennel and orange slices. Top with toasted hazelnuts. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fennel fronds. Serve immediately.