Fennel Salad

A white oval plate with a fresh salad of sliced fennel, celery, and whole cherries, drizzled with a brown vinaigrette and garnished with celery leaves and fennel fronds—a refreshing contrast to a Peaches and Cream Dessert.

5 from 1 vote

My Fennel Salad will turn skeptics into fennel lovers! There is so much to love about this vegetable: its fresh, sweet, deep aroma, which smells like licorice; its crunchy, crisp texture; and its digestive benefits.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: easy salad, fennel, fennel salad, italian salad, italian side dish

Servings:

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

½ large fennel bulb
½ teaspoon salt to taste
1 lemon juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
drizzle of balsamic glaze
pitted cherries, orange slices, or any fruit you like

Instructions

Scrub and wash the fennel really well. Pat it dry. Cut a little bit off the tough, round bottom end and compost.
Cut then fennel into thin slices. It's easiest to slice if you cut the bulb in half and place it flat side down on a cutting board.
Arrange the fennel onto a plate, add a sprinkle of salt, lemon juice, olive oil, and a drizzle of your favorite balsamic glaze. Add pitted cherries or orange slices for sweetness and enjoy!

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