Shaved Fennel Salad Recipe

shaved fennel salad in a bowl with spoon and white napkin.

5 from 3 votes

Shaved fennel salad is a crunchy, bright, citrusy, crisp, and zingy side dish that brightens up any plate. With just 3 simple ingredients, the licorice-like fennel shines in this healthy and versatile salad. It's dairy-free/vegan, with just 10 minutes of prep time, and you can even make it ahead of time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 116kcal

Author: MaryAnne

Ingredients

3 large fennel bulbs
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 orange, zested and juiced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cut the fronds from the fennel bulbs and place in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the fennel bulbs horizontally as thinly as possible. Remove any large core parts, then add the slices to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange zest and juice, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing into mixing bowl and toss until well-coated.
Let salad rest for 10-15 minutes to soften the fennel.

Notes

Storage: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Use a mandolin for super-thin slices of fennel.
Make ahead: Prep salad up to 24 hours ahead of time and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Use any extra fennel fronds as an herb garnish to a variety of dishes.

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