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Shaved Fennel and Herb Salad

A crisp shaved fennel salad with lemon, herbs and olive oil. Light, sharp and refreshing beside rich kebabs, grilled meats or flatbread wraps.

Shaved Fennel and Herb Salad

Shaved Fennel and Herb Salad

🔥 Easy ⏱ Prep 15 min | Cook None 🍽 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 fennel bulbs
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 small handful parsley, chopped
  • 1 small handful mint, chopped
  • 1 small handful dill, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp toasted seeds or pine nuts, optional

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 145
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Carbs: 10g

Method

  1. Trim the fennel and keep any soft green fronds.
  2. Shave the fennel very thinly with a mandoline or sharp knife.
  3. Add to a bowl with lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper.
  4. Toss well and leave for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
  5. Add parsley, mint, dill and fennel fronds.
  6. Toss again.
  7. Sprinkle with toasted seeds or pine nuts if using.
  8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

This is a brilliant side for anything sticky, spicy or fatty because the fennel and lemon reset the palate. Slice the fennel as thinly as possible for the best texture.