FENNEL SALAD WITH ANCHOVY AND OLIVES

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This salad is a zesty first course or a fine lunch. A range of sharp flavors - garlic, anchovy, lemon and briny olives - contrast beautifully with the anise-scented fennel bulb. Dress the salad just before serving, so the sliced fennel stays crisp. It may seem silly to smash and pit your own green olives, but they look better and taste meatier that way. In any case, please don't cut pitted olives crosswise into little slices.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 anchovy fillets, rinsed, blotted dry and roughly chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 2 large lemons)
2 tablespoons finely diced preserved lemon, rinsed and blotted dry (optional)
2 small garlic cloves, grated or mashed to a paste
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
About 1/2 cup green olives, such as Castelvetrano or Lucques, smashed and pits removed (about 16 olives)
4 hard-boiled eggs (8 minutes), peeled and halved
Extra anchovy fillets, for garnish (optional)
Handful of Italian parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Put chopped anchovies, lemon juice and zest, preserved lemon (if using) and garlic in a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisk in olive oil.
  • Prepare the salad: Place sliced fennel in a salad bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add olives and dressing, and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to serving platter or individual plates. Surround with halved eggs (draped with more anchovy fillets, if desired), and scatter parsley leaves over the top.

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I love the simplicity of this salad.


De'Ayshia Carter
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fennel.


Trevor Young
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of fennel, anchovies, and olives.


Ra Hu
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.


Riko Strong
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also very easy to make.


ZLJ LJ!
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.


Eranda kariyapperuma
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this salad. The fennel was thinly sliced and had a mild, anise-like flavor that paired well with the other ingredients. The dressing was also very good.


Tiger Shahi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fennel. I usually have a bulb or two in my fridge, and this salad is a quick and easy way to use it up.


Danielle Cabezuela
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.


Aaron Jimenez
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also very easy to make.


Akhas chuwdhuri
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.


anson joseph
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of fennel, anchovies, and olives. The dressing is also perfect.


Vanessa Walat
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I'm not a huge fan of anchovies, but I really enjoyed this salad. The fennel and olives were the perfect balance for the saltiness of the anchovies. The dressing was also very good.


Gertrude Dekoker
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fennel. I usually have a bulb or two in my fridge, and this salad is a quick and easy way to use it up. I also love that it's so healthy and refreshing.


AUSTIN PETER
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I love fennel salads, and this one is one of my favorites. The combination of fennel, anchovies, and olives is classic, and the dressing is always perfect. I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a little extra spice.


constance Harrison
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used fresh fennel from my garden and the flavor was amazing. The dressing was simple but flavorful, and it really enhanced the taste of the fennel. I served this salad with grilled chicken and it was a pe


Charles Willis
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I've never been a huge fan of fennel, but this salad changed my mind. The fennel was thinly sliced and had a mild, anise-like flavor that paired well with the other ingredients. The anchovies and olives added a nice salty and briny touch. Overall, th


subro raaz100
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This fennel salad was a delightful burst of flavors! The combination of sweet fennel, salty anchovies, and briny olives was perfectly balanced. The dressing was light and tangy, and it really brought all the ingredients together. I will definitely be