Best 3 Best Fennel Salad Recipes

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Fennel salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or as a side dish to grilled meats or fish. This versatile salad can be made with a variety of ingredients, including fennel, oranges, olives, and nuts. The recipes in this article offer a variety of takes on this classic salad, from a simple fennel and orange salad to a more complex salad with roasted fennel, quinoa, and feta cheese. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the bright and zesty flavors of fennel salad.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

FENNEL SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Slice two bulbs of fennel as thinly as you can (use a mandoline if you have one) and toss with red onion slices and some of the fennel fronds. Add kosher salt, lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil to taste and toss.

FENNEL-APPLE SALAD WITH WALNUTS



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A bright and tangy salad cuts the heaviness of the typical Thanksgiving meal. This one, with fennel, celery, apples and toasted walnuts, is all crunch, which the carb-heavy meal can generally use more of. You can make the dressing a day ahead and store it in the fridge, but don't dress the salad until an hour before serving.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 large fennel bulbs, thinly sliced on a mandoline
2 Granny Smith apples, halved and cored, thinly sliced on a mandoline
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a mandoline
1/3 cup fennel fronds or roughly chopped parsley leaves
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
2 1/2 ounces Parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler (about 2/3 cup)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in oil, continuously whisking, until dressing is emulsified. Taste and add more lemon juice and/or salt if needed.
  • In a large bowl, toss the dressing with fennel, apple and celery. Fold in fennel fronds or parsley and walnuts. Top with Parmesan just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 114, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 176 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

APPLE FENNEL SALAD



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This fennel salad is a favorite of my wife's. Preserved lemon may be difficult to find, but the salad is still delicious without it. -Jason Purkey, Ocean City, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
8 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 large tart apple, julienned
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1 cup glazed walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, bring vinegar to a boil; cook 4-5 minutes or until thickened to a glaze consistency. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine arugula, fennel and apple. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, pepper and salt until blended. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Add cheese and walnuts., Drizzle eight plates with balsamic glaze. Top with salad.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right fennel: Select firm, crisp fennel bulbs with bright green fronds. Avoid any bulbs that are bruised or have yellowing fronds.
  • Slice the fennel thinly: This will help the fennel absorb the dressing and flavors better.
  • Use a variety of citrus: Different citrus fruits will add different flavors to the salad. Try using a mix of oranges, lemons, and grapefruit.
  • Don't overdress the salad: Fennel salad is best when the dressing is light and tangy. A little bit of dressing goes a long way.
  • Serve immediately: Fennel salad is best when served fresh. The longer it sits, the more the fennel will wilt.

Conclusion:

Fennel salad is a refreshing, flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With its combination of sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors, fennel salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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