This delicious Italian-inspired salad is sure to be a hit with toddlers! Insalata di Arance e Finocchi is a vibrant and flavourful mix of orange, fennel, onions, olives and herbs, and is a great way to get your little ones to eat more fruit and veggies. Serve as part of a light lunch or dinner and your toddlers will love it! Toddler Recipes Australia has the perfect recipe for Insalata di Arance e Finocchi to help you create the perfect meal for your little ones.

General Information

Serves: 2 Keywords: Orange, Fennel, Salads Calories: 180 Protein: 1.6g Carbs: 35.2g Fats: 3.2g Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 oranges
• 1 fennel bulb, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. First, let’s get our little helpers involved. Have your toddler use their hands to carefully remove the peel from the oranges and segment the oranges into individual pieces.
2. It’s now time to chop some fennel! Hand your little one a safe kid-friendly chopping knife and have them chop the fennel bulb into small pieces.
3. The fun doesn’t stop here! In a medium-sized bowl, combine the orange segments and chopped fennel.
4. Let’s switch it up! Pour in the extra virgin olive oil and orange juice, and season with salt and pepper.
5. And there you have it! Give it a final mix and you’ve got yourself a delicious Italian Insalata di Arance e Finocchi – perfect for kids and adults alike!

Recommended Sides

This dish is great when served with some steamed broccoli, roasted potatoes, or a simple side salad. The possibilities are endless!