Thursday, July 02, 2026

Giovanni Siracusa: Sicilian Orange and Fennel Salad

May 30, 2026 | This Sicilian orange and fennel salad is one of the most iconic recipes in all of southern Italy. You'll find it on every menu and every family table across Sicily year-round. And once you try it, you'll understand why.

Sweet oranges, crisp fennel, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. It sounds simple because it is, and that's exactly the point. No cooking, just fresh ingredients the way they were meant to be eaten.

Growing up, this salad was just part of life. My family in Sicily makes it all the time and it shows up at every gathering and disappears before anything else on the table. It's one of those dishes you only really find in Sicily.

Grab some bread to soak up the juice at the bottom of the plate and you've got yourself a perfect bite.



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