Best 4 Fennel And White Bean Salad Recipes

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Fennel and white bean salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. The combination of fennel, white beans, and fresh herbs creates a flavorful and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its crunchy texture and slightly sweet flavor, fennel adds a unique twist to this classic salad. White beans provide a creamy and protein-packed base, while fresh herbs like parsley and mint add a pop of color and brightness. Dressed with a simple vinaigrette, this salad is both light and satisfying, making it a great option for those looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP, FENNEL, AND WHITE BEAN SALAD



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Recipe adapted from Aran Goyoaga and her blog, Cannelle et Vanille.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large fennel bulb (9 ounces), trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced
1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup Kalamata or Nicoise olives, pitted
3 radishes, thinly sliced
2 scallions (white and light-green parts only), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together fennel, beans, olives, radishes, scallions, parsley, and oregano. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook shrimp until opaque throughout, about 4 minutes, flipping once. Add shrimp to fennel mixture.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, mustard, and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour over salad and toss to combine. Serve in glasses, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

FENNEL AND WHITE BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Fennel and White Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups cooked white beans, such as cannellini
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/4 lb pecorino romano cheese, shaved or grated
1/2 cup raw almonds, toasted
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beans, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Marinate at room temperature 2 hours.
  • Add fennel, pecorino Romano, almonds, and parsley to beans; toss gently to combine.
  • Transfer to a platter or serving bowl.

TUNA, WHITE BEAN AND FENNEL SALAD



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From the Australian BH&G Diabetic Living issue 12 2007. Marinating and resting times (35 minutes) have not been included.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (400 g) cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
3 egg tomatoes (deseeded, chopped)
1 head fennel (medium, trimmed finely chop bulb and roughly chop fronds)
1 red onion (small, chopped)
1/2 yellow pepper (bell pepper, chopped)
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (fresh)
400 g tuna steaks
nonstick cooking spray
60 g salad leaves (mixed)
6 slices sourdough bread (to serve)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, fennel, 1 tablespoon of the fennel fronds, red onion and capsicum (bell pepper), sed aside.
  • In a small, screw top jar, put the vinegar, lemon juice, oil and pepper and shake to combined well.
  • Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss lightly to combine.
  • Cover and set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to develop.
  • Now preheat a barbecue chargrill or char-grill pan on medium.
  • Spray both sides of the tuna with the cooking spray. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until just cooked, transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil and set aside for 5 minutes to rest.
  • Using a fork break the tuna into bite size pieces.
  • Toss tuna with the bean mixture.
  • Arrange serving plates with salad leaves and then arrange tuna mix on top and then sprinkle over a few fennel fronds and serve with the bread.

SHELLFISH, FENNEL AND WHITE BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound squid, cleaned, tentacles removed and
body sacs cut into 1/4-inch rings
3/4 pound shrimp, (same size as squid) shelled and
deveined
1 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans
1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, dill or chervil

Steps:

  • In a saucepan of boiling salted water add the shellfish and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until just firm. Drain and pat dry In a bowl combine the seafood with the beans, fennel and onion. In a bowl whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard and salt and pepper to taste. Add the oil in a stream whisking, and whisk the mixture until it is combined well. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Garnish with the herbs.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh fennel and herbs. If you can't find fresh fennel, you can use 1/2 cup of dried fennel seeds, toasted and ground.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, cook the beans and fennel up to 2 days in advance. Store the beans and fennel separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, bring the beans and fennel to room temperature and then assemble the salad.
  • This salad is also delicious served warm. To serve warm, heat the beans and fennel in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Then, assemble the salad and serve immediately.
  • For a vegan version of this salad, omit the Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This fennel and white bean salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The fennel adds a slightly sweet and anise-like flavor to the salad, while the white beans add a creamy texture and protein. The lemon dressing adds a bright and tangy flavor that ties everything together. Whether you're serving it at a potluck, a barbecue, or a dinner party, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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