Best Italian Fennel Salad Recipes

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ITALIAN RADICCHIO & FENNEL SALAD



Italian Radicchio & Fennel Salad image

Radicchio is the wild chicory of Italy and has two seasons - Winter & Summer so it is very popular! The red color of the radicchio and the creamy white of the fennel makes this a very attractive, tasty salad

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head radicchio
1 fennel bulb
1 ounce black olives
1/4 cup lite olive oil (or other veggie oil)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 anchovy, filet
3 black olives, pitted
salt & pepper
1 pinch sugar

Steps:

  • Clean the fennel Bulb, cut off the top leaves and the rough bottom.
  • Cut the bulb into 1/2" strips.
  • Arrange Lettuce, olives and fennel artistically on a serving plate.
  • Combine in a blender or food processor the dressing ingredients, blend& process 10 seconds.
  • Season with salt and a dash of sugar.
  • Pour over the salad& serve.

ITALIAN FENNEL SALAD



Italian Fennel Salad image

Not familiar with fennel? Crunchy and slightly sweet, it's a refreshing contribution to any spring side dish. Give this effortless recipe a try...it's sure to become a favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large fennel bulbs, sliced
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Trim fennel bulbs and cut into thin wedges. Snip feathery fronds; reserve 1 tablespoon., In a large bowl, combine onion and fennel wedges. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with snipped fronds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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