Name: Shaved Fennel Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon zest and 2 tablespoons juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; black pepper; 2 fennel bulbs thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds; 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan or pecorino; 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts or almonds; 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

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Overview

Prep15 min

Cook0 min

Total15 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil1 lemonzest and 2 tablespoons juice1 teaspoon honey1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon sea salt black pepper2 fennel bulbsthinly sliced2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds1/3 cup shaved Parmesan or pecorino1/3 cup toasted pine nuts or almonds2 tablespoons parsleychopped

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Equipment

Mandoline
Large bowl
Whisk

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Method

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Whisk the dressing

Whisk the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

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Shave the fennel

Shave the fennel bulbs paper-thin, ideally on a mandoline, and add them to the bowl. Toss to coat.

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Finish and toss

Add the fronds, cheese, nuts, and parsley. Toss gently and season to taste.

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Tips

NoteDress it 10 minutes early \u2014 raw fennel softens slightly and improves.

NoteUse the fronds; they taste like the bulb's gentler cousin.

NoteBest the day it is made; refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

RefrigeratorBest the day it is made; refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days.

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Frequently asked

Does it really taste like licorice?+

Only faintly, and mostly before the lemon and cheese arrive \u2014 most fennel skeptics like it shaved thin.

No mandoline?+

A very sharp knife and patience get you close; aim for slices you can nearly see through.

Can I add protein?+

White beans or shaved chicken both turn it into a full lunch without disturbing the mood.

Shaved Fennel Salad

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment