Spinach and fennel salad is a delicious, refreshing, and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a side salad. The combination of crisp fennel, tender spinach, and tangy dressing creates a flavor profile that is both satisfying and healthy. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation time, you can have a delicious spinach and fennel salad on your table in no time. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for spinach and fennel salad, ranging from classic to modern, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste.
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SPINACH AND FENNEL SALAD
Make and share this Spinach and Fennel Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Spinach
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove thick stalks from spinach and tear leaves into salad bowl.
- Trim leaves from fennel and reserve.
- Slice fennel bulb and add with nuts to the bowl.
- Put olive oil and seasonings in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake well to blend.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Garnish with fennel leaves.
SPINACH SALAD WITH SHRIMP, FENNEL AND BACON-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Shellfish Tomato Fourth of July Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Shrimp Fennel Spinach Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix 6 tablespoons oil, fennel seeds and crushed red pepper in small bowl. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Pour oil mixture over; turn to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush fennel wedges with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill fennel until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl. Grill shrimp until opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to plate; tent with foil.
- Add spinach and tomatoes to fennel. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with bacon reserved from vinaigrette. Remove shrimp from skewers and arrange around salad. Garnish with chopped fennel fronds.
POM SPINACH, TANGERINE AND FENNEL SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- 1. Score 1 fresh pomegranate and place in a bowl of water. Break open the pomegranate under water to free the arils (seed sacs). The arils will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the membrane will float to the top. Sieve and put the arils in a separate bowl. Reserve cup of the arils from fruit and set aside. (Refrigerate or freeze remaining arils for another use.) 2. Prepare fresh pomegranate juice.* 3. Peel and section tangerines. 4. Place tangerines in a bowl with 1 cup pomegranate juice and sugar if desired. Allow to marinate 30 to 45 minutes. 5. Drain tangerines; reserve ⅓ cup of the marinade for vinaigrette. 6. Mix ⅓ cup reserved pomegranate marinade with the other vinaigrette ingredients and shake together in a tightly covered container. 7. Divide spinach, fennel and red onion on 4 salad plates. 8. Divide tangerine slices on salad and dress with 1 to 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette per serving. 9. Garnish with fennel ferns. * For 1 cup of juice, cut 2-3 large POM Wonderful Pomegranates in half and juice them with a citrus reamer or juicer. Pour the mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or sieve. Set the juice aside.
BABY SPINACH,FENNEL AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD
Steps:
- in small bowl wisk together the shallots, olive oil vinegar,mustard, parsley, salt and pepper. Add to tossed greens and grapefruit. Place flowersand chive blossom on top and then shaved parmesian.
Tips:
- Choose fresh and tender spinach. Look for spinach leaves that are deep green and free of blemishes.
- Use a variety of fennel. Florence fennel (also known as finocchio) has a milder flavor than common fennel, but both can be used in this salad.
- Slice the fennel thinly. This will help the fennel to absorb the dressing and soften slightly.
- Use a light and flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard is a good choice.
- Add some nuts or seeds for extra crunch. Chopped walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds are all good options.
- Serve the salad immediately. Spinach will wilt quickly, so it's best to enjoy the salad as soon as it's made.
Conclusion:
Spinach and fennel salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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