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Shaved Fennel Salad

Shaved Fennel Salad

When I announced I was making a fennel Parmesan salad, my father remarked something to the effect, "That sounds like something for 'ladies who lunch'." It does, doesn't it? The idea came from a recipe in the South Beach Diet Cookbook. I never would have thought to put Parmesan alongside fennel, but it's actually quite good. The cheese perfectly complements the slight licorice hint of the fennel. Thyme and parsley provide the accents along with a simple olive oil and lemon dressing.

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Shaved Fennel Salad Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 fennel bulb, shaved paper thin with a mandoline or meat slicer
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 Tbsp chopped flat-leafed parsley
  • 2 Tbsp shaved Parmesan cheese

Method

Mix all ingredients together.

Serves 2-3

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7 Comments

This recipe works best if small whole skinless almonds and waterkress are added.

Posted by: frederick devine on May 25, 2006 6:55 AM

I make almost the same salad, but I add chive blossoms when in season. I break a few up into the salad and then garnish with two or three more.

The light purple colour is fantastic.

Posted by: Shannon on January 13, 2007 1:44 PM

I made this last night using grated pecorino romano and navel orange slices. Outstanding! I'll have to try it with fresh thyme, and the almonds/watercress idea sounds great too.

Posted by: Kristi on April 16, 2007 2:31 PM

Try some sweet citrus in there for a real treat, swap olive for walnut oil... wow

Posted by: Alex on February 25, 2008 10:45 AM

This is one of my favorite salads. I like to add shaved radishes, just because I love them. I make this salad often, it's so great.

Posted by: Madeline on June 6, 2008 12:03 AM

Try adding a few dots of pesto on the finished plate for an extra jolt of flavor. Really good!

Posted by: Katie on May 16, 2009 7:33 AM

Excellent recipe as is. We loved it.

Posted by: Arlene on November 17, 2009 5:03 PM

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