Winter Tangerine and Fennel Salad

Name: Winter Tangerine and Fennel Salad
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups stale cubed challah or egg bread (left uncovered spread on a baking sheet overnight to dry); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved; 4 tangerines, peeled and sectioned (see Notes); 2 tablespoons fresh tangerine juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper

December 9, 2011

A tangerine, sometimes called “kid glove orange” because of the way its loose skin will slip off, has such a sweet, bright flavor when at its peak around November. This salad is fine-looking with light variegated shades of green set with vivid sections of citrus and golden challah croutons dusted with tarragon.

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