Best 6 Fennel Green Salad Recipes

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Fennel green salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that showcases the unique flavor of fennel. With its crisp texture and delicate aniseed-like taste, fennel adds a layer of complexity and freshness to any salad. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch option or a vibrant side dish, fennel green salad is a versatile and delicious choice. In this article, we'll explore various recipes for fennel green salad, each offering a unique combination of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. From simple and classic salads with citrus dressings to more elaborate creations featuring roasted fennel or grilled peaches, we'll provide you with the inspiration and guidance to create the perfect fennel green salad for any occasion.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEAN AND FENNEL SALAD



Green Bean and Fennel Salad image

Categories     Salad     Herb     Mushroom     Side     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Fennel     Green Bean     Spring     Boil     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons water
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
2 large fennel bulbs, trimmed, quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise (about 4 cups)
4 ounces button mushrooms, trimmed, quartered (about 2 cups)
2 cups chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook green beans in large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl of ice water. Drain beans. Pat dry. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill dressing. Wrap green beans in paper towels and chill.)
  • Place beans in large bowl. Add fennel, mushrooms, parsley, chives and lemon peel. Drizzle dressing over; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Toss again and serve.

FENNEL GREEN SALAD



Fennel Green Salad image

Herb grower Mary Sisson Eibs of Tucson, Arizona says, "Fennel is a hardy plant with many uses. One favorite is this crisp salad. The subtle fennel dressing has a wonderful homemade flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups torn salad greens
1/4 cup sliced fennel bulb
3 tablespoons chopped red onion
3 fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped fennel fronds
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine greens, fennel bulb, onion, mushrooms and red pepper. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, fennel fronds, honey and salt; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

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ORZO, GREEN BEAN, AND FENNEL SALAD WITH DILL PESTO



Orzo, Green Bean, and Fennel Salad with Dill Pesto image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Pasta     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Lunch     Fennel     Cucumber     Green Bean     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Dill     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces green beans, trimmed
8 ounces orzo (1 1/4 cups)
2/3 cup (packed) chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups 1/3-inch cubes unpeeled English hothouse cucumber (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup diced fresh fennel bulb

Steps:

  • Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to plate. Add orzo to same boiling water. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally; drain.
  • Blend dill, oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in mini processor until almost smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Cut beans crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Place in large bowl. Add orzo, cucumber, and fennel; mix in dressing. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

FENNEL, ARUGULA AND GREEN APPLE SALAD WITH MARCONA ALMONDS, PARMESAN AND GOLDEN RAISINS



FENNEL, ARUGULA AND GREEN APPLE SALAD WITH MARCONA ALMONDS, PARMESAN AND GOLDEN RAISINS image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Winter

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup Sherry vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced,
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil and shake again.
1 large head frisée, torn into bite-size pieces
2 large bulbs fennel, stalks and outer layers removed and very thinly sliced
2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
1 cup salted Marcona almonds, toasted
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup celery, thinly sliced crosswise
½ pound baby arugula

Steps:

  • Place ¼ cup Sherry vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 large shallots, thinly sliced and 1 clove garlic, minced, into a lidded jar, close and shake. Add ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil and shake again. In a large bowl, combine 1 large head frisée, torn into bite-size pieces, 2 large bulbs fennel, stalks and outer layers removed and very thinly sliced, 2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced, 1 cup salted Marcona almonds, toasted, 1 cup golden raisins, 1 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup celery, thinly sliced crosswise, ½ pound baby arugula and ¾ teaspoon fennel pollen (optional). Add enough dressing to moisten and flavor and toss to lightly coat salad. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.

SEAFOOD SALAD WITH FENNEL AND GREEN BEANS



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Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Vegetable     Low Fat     Lunch     Seafood     Lobster     Scallop     Shrimp     Fennel     Green Bean     Summer     Healthy     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb green beans, stem ends trimmed
1 (1 1/4-lb) live lobster
3/4 lb cherry tomatoes (2 cups)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 small fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise; about 1 1/2 lb total), stalks discarded
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb)
1 lb sea scallops, tough muscle from side of each discarded if attached
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup torn fresh basil leaves
Garnish: coarse sea salt
Special Equipment
a green-bean frencher (optional); an adjustable-blade slicer

Steps:

  • Bring an 8-quart pot three-quarters full of salted water to a boil.
  • While water is heating, force beans, stem ends first, through frencher (see cooks' note, below). Cook beans in boiling water, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then immediately transfer with a slotted spoon (reserving cooking water) to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain beans in a colander, then pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  • Return water to a boil, then plunge lobster headfirst into water and cook over high heat, covered, 8 minutes from time it enters water. Transfer lobster with tongs to a shallow baking pan. Reserve water in pot.
  • While lobster is boiling, coarsely chop tomatoes with onion in a food processor. Transfer to a large bowl and add vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 15 minutes. Cut fennel into paper-thin slices with slicer and stir into tomato mixture along with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil.
  • Return water in pot to a boil. Add shrimp and simmer until just cooked through, about 3 minutes, then transfer to pan with lobster, reserving cooking water. Add scallops to pot and simmer until just cooked through, about 3 minutes, then transfer to pan with lobster and shrimp. Discard cooking water.
  • When cool enough to handle, remove meat from lobster tail and claws using kitchen shears, catching juices in pan. Working over pan, remove shells from shrimp. Discard lobster and shrimp shells. Cut shrimp in half lengthwise and devein. Cut lobster meat and scallops into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer seafood to a bowl and pour juices from pan through a fine-mesh sieve over seafood. Toss seafood with pepper and remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then add to fennel mixture along with basil and green beans, tossing well.

FENNEL SALAD WITH SOY GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



Fennel Salad with Soy Green Goddess Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 ounces green peas, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup soy milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 sprigs of mint
6 leaves fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 fennel bulb, sliced
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and sliced
4 scallions, white and tender green parts, chopped
2 cups shredded carrots
1 pound mixed salad greens, washed and spun dry
1 cup soy sprouts
1 cup roasted soy nuts

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, puree the peas, soy milk, lemon juice, garlic, mint, basil, salt, and pepper. Chill.
  • In a bowl, combine the fennel, cucumber, scallions, carrots, and greens. Toss the dressing with the salad. Sprinkle the soy sprouts and soy nuts over the salad. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fennel bulbs. Fennel bulbs come in different colors, including white, green, and purple. Each color has a slightly different flavor, so using a variety of bulbs will add complexity to your salad.
  • Slice the fennel thinly. Thinly sliced fennel will be more tender and easier to eat. You can use a mandoline or a sharp knife to slice the fennel.
  • Use a light dressing. Fennel has a delicate flavor, so it's important to use a light dressing that won't overpower it. A simple vinaigrette or lemon dressing is a good option.
  • Add other vegetables to the salad. Fennel pairs well with other vegetables, such as oranges, apples, celery, and carrots. Add your favorite vegetables to the salad to create a more colorful and flavorful dish.
  • Serve the salad immediately. Fennel salad is best served immediately after it is made. The fennel will start to lose its crunch and flavor if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Fennel green salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright colors and delicious taste, fennel green salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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