By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
63 cal · 1440 min
Quick Pickled Fennel with Orange
Recipe GLPR01af367fb60049
Crisp fennel bulbs are thinly sliced and combined with bright orange slices, then preserved in a tangy apple cider vinegar brine with kosher salt and black pepper. This refreshing Mediterranean-inspired pickled salad develops flavor as it rests, making it an ideal make-ahead side dish or condiment that can be enjoyed throughout the week.
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Ingredients
3 small fennel bulbs, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 small orange, sliced into rounds
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup apple cider vinegar
Directions
Trim the fennel bulbs, removing the fronds and tough outer layers, then slice them lengthwise into thin, even slices about 1/4 inch thick.
Slice the small orange into thin rounds, leaving the skin on for texture and visual appeal.
In a clean glass jar or non-reactive container, layer the sliced fennel and orange slices.
Sprinkle the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper over the fennel and orange layers.
Pour the apple cider vinegar over the fennel and orange mixture until all ingredients are submerged.
Stir gently to combine and distribute the salt and pepper evenly throughout.
Cover the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving, allowing the flavors to fully develop. The pickled fennel will keep for up to 2 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Comments
Fennel and oranges are both available year-round at Charlotte chains including Harris Teeter and Kroger, and the five-ingredient list is straightforward—no special trips needed. At roughly $0.60 per serving, this is genuinely cheap, driven mainly by bulk fennel and vinegar you likely have on hand already. The stated time of 1440 minutes (24 hours) is honest; the actual work takes 10–15 minutes, but the recipe requires overnight brining to develop flavor, so you cannot rush it. This reheats poorly as a side dish but excels as a pickle-through-the-week condiment or salad topper, making it more of a utility ingredient than a main course.
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