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

Ingredients

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.