LETTUCE & FENNEL SALAD WITH ORANGE & MUSTARD DRESSING

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Lettuce & fennel salad with orange & mustard dressing image

An explosion of fresh flavours makes this salad a winner on any table, give it a go and see what you think

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Buffet, Side dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 10 as part of a meal

Number Of Ingredients 6

1kg young fennel
6 tbsp orange juice
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
salt & pepper
3 tbsp walnut oil
2 Cos lettuces or 8 Little Gems, torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Quarter, core and finely shred the fennel. A mandolin or the slicing balde of a food procesor works well.
  • Whisk together the orange juice and Dijon mustard with salt and pepper, then whisk in the walnut oil. Pour the dressing over the fennel and leave to marinate for up to 24 hours.
  • Tear the lettuce into bite-size pieces. Put in a large bowl, then tip in the fennel and dressing. Toss everything together and serve.

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