Salmon Salad with Fennel, Orange, and Mint

Ingredients for Salmon Salad with Fennel, Orange, and Mint

• 60ml sugar

• 60ml unseasoned rice vinegar

• 2 whole star anise*

• 950ml cold water

• 450g salmon fillet with skin

• 2 navel oranges

• 950ml very thinly sliced fennel (from 2 medium bulbs)

• 1 cup small fresh mint leaves

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

How to make Salmon Salad with Fennel, Orange, and Mint

Place sugar, vinegar, star anise, and 950ml cold water in large deep skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add salmon fillet, skin side up, to skillet. Cover skillet and remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, turn salmon over; cover and let stand until salmon is just opaque in centre, 5 to 6 minutes longer. Remove salmon from liquid and cool. Coarsely flake salmon into medium bowl, removing bones and skin; set aside.

Cut top and bottom 1/4 inch off each orange. Stand 1 orange on 1 flat end. Using small sharp knife, cut off peel and white pith. Working over large bowl, cut between membranes, releasing segments into bowl. Repeat with remaining orange. Add salmon, fennel, mint, and olive oil. Gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Star-shaped seedpods; sold in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Asian markets.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.