Ghent's Secret Garden Salad

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A vibrant salad featuring foraged greens and hidden citrus dressing, celebrating Ghent's hidden culinary gems. This Belgian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Mixed spring greens, Radishes, Shaved fennel into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Thinly slice radishes into rounds and shave fennel into delicate ribbons using a mandoline. Toss with mixed greens in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2: Zest and juice the orange, reserving zest. Whisk juice, olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, honey, and orange zest until emulsified.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently until all greens are evenly coated and glistening.
  4. Step 4: Arrange salad on plates, top with orange segments, and sprinkle with reserved orange zest for a hidden citrus burst.

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