FRESH FENNEL AND TOMATO SALAD
A fresh, crunchy and satisfying summer salad with just 2 ingredients - raw fennel and tomatoes! The perfect side to serve with grilled meat or on its own as a light summer salad.
Provided by lechefswife
Categories starters
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice the fennel into thin strips (details on how to do this are in the recipe notes)
- Slice the tomatoes into segments (bite sized quarters - like pieces of a orange. Slice the tomato lengthwise then slice into quarters)
- Make the Vinaigrette at the bottom of your salad bowl.
- Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and a pinch of coarse sea salt.
- Whisk vigorously until the consistency becomes viscous. (the vinaigrette will thicken slightly)
- Add the tomatoes and fennel to the bowl. Toss the salad lightly with spoons to coat but not so hard as to bruise the tomatoes.
- Finish off with the zeste of half a lemon and a final sprinkling of coarse sea salt.
- Bon Appétit!
ROASTED FENNEL WITH TOMATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Core and thinly slice 2 fennel bulbs; chop some of the fronds. Peel the cloves from 1 garlic bulb and toss with the fennel and fronds, 1 quartered lemon, 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon each salt and sugar on a baking sheet. Roast in a 500 degrees F oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Toss in 1 pint grape tomatoes; roast until the tomatoes burst, 7 more minutes.
TOMATO FENNEL SALAD
Steps:
- Core the tomatoes and cut into wedges. Remove the top of the fennel (save some fronds for garnish) and slice the bulb very thinly crosswise with a knife or on a mandoline.
- Toss the tomatoes and fennel in a bowl with the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds, season to taste, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 3 grams
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