Ingredients

  • 1 large egg white
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 small fennel bulb, finely chopped, plus 1/2 cup chopped fronds
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ginger
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 4 navel oranges, blood oranges, tangerines, and/or grapefruit
  • 10 cups mixed hardy salad greens (such as radicchio, frisee, and/or endive; about 1 pound)
  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk egg white in a small bowl until slightly foamy; whisk in sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Add sesame seeds and toss to coat.
  • Spoon sesame mixture in clumps on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
  • DO AHEAD:
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chopped fennel, shallot, ginger, and fennel seeds and cook, stirring often, until tender (do not let brown), 8-10 minutes. Mix in vinegar and honey. Let cool; season with salt and pepper.
  • Finely grate 1 teaspoon zest from 1 orange; set aside. Using a sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from all oranges; discard. Cut between membranes to release segments into a medium bowl; discard membranes.
  • Toss greens, parsley, fennel fronds, oranges, and dressing in a large bowl. Serve topped with sesame clusters and reserved orange zest.
  • DO AHEAD: