Standing in front of the vegetable drawers in my refrigerator devoid of any leafy greens, I spotted a fresh big bunch of carrots and some fennel bulbs with the greens still attached. Along with a bunch of parsley, the veggies looked promising. As I contemplated using a grater for the carrots and fennel risking the skin on my fingers, I decided to try the food processor with the grater disk. Even though I have had this type of machine in my kitchen for decades, it is still sort of an occasional thrill to grate a whole bunch of carrots in seconds. This salad is very light with a good mix of flavors.
Carrot and Fennel Salad
Serves four
1 bunch carrots, grated (I wash them but don’t believe in peeling them)
2 fennel bulbs, halved, cored, and grated
4 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Vinaigrette of choice plus some fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mix the grated carrots, fennel, and parsley in a salad bowl. Toss with vinaigrette ( This time I happened to use ½ shallot minced, 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon sherry vinegar, and 5 ½ Tablespoons of olive oil seasoned with salt and pepper though a simpler red wine vinaigrette with lemon would be fine) and a few squeezes of fresh lemon. Season the salad to taste and enjoy.
Nutrition Information Per Serving (iwth dressing as descibed):
Calories: 123
Fat: 9 gm
Saturated Fat: 2 gm
Trans Fat: 0 gm
Cholesterol:0 mg
Carbohydrate: 10 gm
Fiber:3 gm
Protein: 1 gm
Sodium: 146 mg
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I am growing fennel in my garden for the first time. I am not sure when it is ready to use or how to harvest it. Got any tips for me??
I have never grown in myself but I would guess the fennel bulb is big enough to eat when the fronds get to be about a foot tall. That's about how big they are when I buy whole fennel with the fronds attached at the farmers' market. Maybe you could Google the topic and let us all know what you learn. Dr. M
What is agave syrup dressing? Where can I find it? Note: I have found agave syrup at basic grocery stores near the honey. While it's got the same amount of carbohydrates, some think it isn't quite so sweet as honey or maple syrup. Dr. M
I'll try this one! My granddaughter, a vegan, introduced me to fennel in a salad. She makes hers with julienne strips of fennel, jicama, and carrot, plus watercress and escarole, then dresses it with a mildly sweet orange juice, lime juice, crushed garlic, and agave syrup dressing. Delicious!
Note: OOOOOh. I really like the sound of that. Thanks to your granddaughter. I even have agave syrup at home thanks to my wife. Dr. M
This will be perfect for a birthday barbecue I'm preparing for. Thanks! Note: Great idea. Thanks for reminding me about this recipe. Lots of carrots and fennel at the farmers' market. Dr. M