Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey through flavors, textures, and vibrant colors in our exploration of the Fennel and Greens Salad. This delightful dish takes center stage as we unveil two captivating recipes that showcase the versatility of fennel and an array of verdant greens. The first recipe, a refreshing Fennel and Greens Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, offers a symphony of crisp textures and bright citrus notes. Savor the delicate crunch of fennel, the peppery arugula, and the earthy spinach, all harmoniously united by a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Venturing beyond the confines of the traditional, our second recipe presents a warm and inviting Fennel and Greens Salad with Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese. Roasted beets lend their natural sweetness to this hearty salad, while goat cheese adds a tangy creaminess that complements the fennel and greens beautifully. Topped with a drizzle of balsamic reduction, this dish strikes a perfect balance between sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Join us as we embark on this culinary adventure, discovering the endless possibilities that lie within the humble fennel and the vibrant world of greens.
FENNEL AND GREENS SALAD
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the orange vinaigrette: In a salad dressing shaker, combine the orange juice, vinegar, honey, red onions and olive oil; shake to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Make sure to shake the vinaigrette once again right before dressing the salad. (Reserve any extra vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to a week.)
- For the salad: In a medium bowl, combine the fennel and radishes, breaking up any pieces that are sticking together. Add the orange supremes, upland cress, pistachios and olives and gently fold the ingredients together. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss the salad with vinaigrette and garnish with fennel fronds. Serve immediately.
PRUNE, ORANGE, FENNEL, AND RED ONION SALAD WITH MIXED GREENS
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until prunes are soft and juice is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 6 minutes. Transfer prunes to bowl; reserve juice. Chill prunes until cold, about 2 hours. Cut into quarters.
- Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Working over bowl to catch juice and using small sharp knife, cut between membranes to release segments. Combine 2 tablespoons orange juice from bowl, oil, vinegar, grated orange peel, and reserved prune juice; whisk to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss orange segments, minced red onion, 1 tablespoon fennel fronds, and 1 tablespoon dressing in medium bowl. Combine mixed greens, onion rings, and fennel bulbs in large bowl. Toss with remaining dressing. Divide salad among 4 plates. Top with prunes and orange mixture.
SEARED BLACK SEA BASS WITH BITTER GREENS, FENNEL, GRAPEFRUIT AND FETA SALAD
Steps:
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and bring to a high heat. Coat the bottom of another smaller saute pan with olive oil. Sprinkle the fish with salt on both sides. When the large saute pan is screaming hot but not quite smoking, lay the fish fillets in the pan, skin-side down. Do not crowd the pan, you may have to work in batches. After you put the fish in the pan, place the other small saute pan directly on top of the fish fillets. This applies gentle pressure to the fish and forces the skin to have contact with the pan and will create crispy skin. Cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes, and then remove the top pan. Shake the pan a little to unstick the fish. Use a fish spatula to flip the fish fillets, and cook for 2 more minutes on the other side. Remove from the pan and serve, or keep warm until the remaining fish is cooked.
- In a large mixing bowl, dress the greens, fennel and red onions with olive oil and the grapefruit juice. Season with salt. Toss in the olive slivers and grapefruit supremes.
- Divide the salad between 2 serving plates and sprinkle with the feta. Lean a fish fillet on each salad. Serve immediately.
SALAD OF THE GREENS WITH FENNEL, MINT AND ORANGE
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Prepare the vinaigrette, just before use. Place the lime in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the essential oils in the skin are released. Since the lime will be hot coming from the microwave, you will need to set it aside briefly, until it cools just enough to handle. Pour vinegar into a blender, turn it on, and then squeeze in lime juice from the micro-waved lime. Leaving the blender running, add 1 at a time through the feed opening: mint, mustard, garlic chives, honey, salt, and ground pepper, and blend until smooth. While keeping the blender running, add oil through the feed opening in a slow stream.
- Heat grill. Brush fennel and mushrooms with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill until they begin to soften, and then allow cooling.
- Bring a pot of water to boiling. Have a bowl of ice water standing by. Add salt and blanch green beans for 2 to 3 minutes, then stop the cooking by plunging into the ice water.
- Separate the lettuce into bite size pieces and add to a mixing bowl with oranges, cucumbers, and mint. Slice the fennel and mushrooms and add to the bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.
Tips:
- To save time, use a food processor to thinly slice the fennel and radishes.
- If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the fennel and radishes.
- Be sure to wash the greens thoroughly before using them.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano or thyme.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to this salad, such as shredded carrots, chopped celery, or sliced cucumber.
- This salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This fennel and greens salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh vegetables. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled or roasted meats. The fennel and radishes add a nice crunch, while the greens and herbs add flavor and freshness. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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