I didn't grow up in a home where fennel was a part of our meals. In fact I don't recall seeing that unusual pale green oddity, until later on, and still, didn't know what to do with it, so didn't buy it. Fennel salad has changed all of that!
I've since discovered that many friends are in the same boat! Well happily I did acquaint myself, eventually with this fragrant, rather delightful veggie and am happy to report, it's now an occasional treat chez nous! Normally, I roast it with other veggies in the fall and winter and enjoy it in salads in summertime when a refreshing, possibly slightly unusual salad is called for at a picnic or when it's JUST TOO HOT TO COOK!! It's delicious any time!!
Here's one of our faves-- from my cousin-in-law from Australia, who is both fabulous cook and caterer in Sydney. I hope you try it. It's easy to put together and very tasty. It lends itself to adaptation well, so whatever you fancy, add it in ~ YUM!
Fabulous Fennel Salad!
Fabulous Fennel Salad
Delicious Nutritious Crunchy goodness!
Ingredients
- 1 fennel head
- 5 radishes
- parsley flat leafed, about ½ a bunch
- 1 red onion medium
- ½-1 cucumber
- Sea salt
- Black pepper freshly ground
- ½ lemon organic preferred, juiced
- 4 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive oil
Instructions
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Prepare the fennel bulb. Cut off the leafy fronds and set aside.
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Cut the end off the bulb and compost
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Chop the rest of the bulb into bite-sized pieces
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Slice the red onion and radishes into slivers.
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Finely chop the parsley.
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Slice the cucumber into thin slices.
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Assemble all in a large bowl.
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Add the lemon juice and toss.
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Add the olive oil. Toss.
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Taste. Add the salt and pepper.
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Toss.
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Taste. Add more lemon if you desire.
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ENJOY!
Recipe Notes
This salad does well as is.. or with additions such as pea shoots, sunflower shoots, sprouts, additional greens such as baby spinach or your own favourite.
Add chopped celery if you like, but you will find this salad to have a nice crunchy texture as is.
It's so easy to assemble this FABULOUS fennel salad. Basically toss together and serve!
Such a delightful salad. Want to pin it so you'll have the recipe handy?
Here's a link to my StudioBotanica board AND 2 pins for you!
This aromatic salad is a winner in my home. I hope you enjoy it. Please share and comment ~ ALSO ~ What do YOU like to do with FENNEL BULB??
Here's to delicious nutritious meals + great health !
xo Carol
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!
This definitely looks absolutely fabulous! I love fennel and I can't wait to try out this combo!
Carol Little
Great Kari. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!
Anna
Fennel is one of my favorite vegetables, and I'm always looking for new ways to enjoy it. Thanks for this wonderful recipe!!
Carol Little
You are most welcome. Enjoy!
ChihYu
Love fennels. Thank you for the wonderful recipe!
Carol Little
You are so welcome Chih Yu!
Lindsey Dietz
Fennel is not a food I'm super familiar with, and I've never used it in my own cooking. Thanks for this great idea!
Carol Little
Lindsey, I hope you'll try it. I wasn't overly familiar either -- and well.. EVERYONE loved it and continue to ask for it!
jennifer
this looks so good, I haven't cooked much with fennel -- but would love to try
Tessa Simpson
I have only recently started to enjoy fennel (roasted)...I need to try a raw version like this now!
Christina
Such a lovely way to highlight fennel! Delicious and so good for you!
Renee Kohley
I never think to use fennel since I didn't grow up eating either! I really want to try this salad though - it looks so refreshing!
Carol Little
Renee, I hope you will try it. I felt the same way-- so glad my visitor from Oz made it for me the first time!!
Jean
I don't cook fennel enough, but I need to! This looks like such a delicious salad and I can't wait to try it.
Katie Walsh Beck
I love fennel and don't use it nearly enough! A salad like this, lightly dressed sounds like an amazing summer meal :)
Raia
I just started cooking with fennel. I think I'm a fan! ;) Thanks for sharing this with us at Savoring Saturdays!
Jessica
I love how fresh this salad is, great recipe!
Megan Stevens
This looks fantastic and so pretty. I also always love coming to your blog and seeing that charming, "cute" photo of you top right!! ;)
Megan Stevens
Plus I love the radishes and lemon in this, so much good zest with the good fennel flavor; beautiful!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
This looks lovely! I LOVE fennel, it's so refreshing and full of flavor.
Emily
Oh this is such a yummy salad! I love coming back to it - there's something so satisfying about fresh fennel and radishes. Yum!
Tash
Sounds really refreshing Carol! I tend to eat a lot of salads this time of year to stay cool :)
linda spiker
Pinned:) Love fennel!
linda spiker
I really enjoy fennel so I came back for a second look! Thanks for a great recipe.
Daja
This looks fabulous! I LOOOOOOVE fennel. This will be in the meal plans next week for sure!