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Fennel Herb Salad with Italian Style Salsa Verde Recipe:
2 – 4 servings
Ingredients
1
Fennel Bulb - stalks removed - cut in half and remove core - thinly sliced
1
Head of Radishes - thinly sliced and cut into matchsticks.
1/
Cup
Oven Dried Tomatoes - or dry sun-dried tomatoes - or to taste – chopped
1/2
Cup
Whole Basil Leaves
1/2
Cup
Whole Italian Flat Leafed Parsley Leaves
1/4
Cup
Whole Mint Leaves
1/4
Cup
Chives
2
Tablespoons
Capers - or to taste
Salsa Verde
*I portioned the Verde for this salad but if you want you can make the whole batch to use for other dishes.
1/3
Cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4
Teaspoon
Lemon Zest
1 1/2
Tablespoons
Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1
Tablespoon
+1 Teaspoons Champagne Vinegar or to taste
1/2
Cup
Fresh Basil – minced
1/3
Cup
Fresh Parsley – minced
1
Tablespoons
Fresh Mint – minced
1
Tablespoons
Fresh Chives – minced
1
Garlic Clove – minced
2
Teaspoons
Shallots – minced
2
Teaspoons
Capers – minced – or to taste
1/4
Teaspoon
Crushed Red Peppers – or to taste
1/4
Teaspoon
Sea Salt – or to taste
Additional toppings
Asiago Cheese – finely shredded – or to taste
Red Cabbage
Artichoke Hearts
Instructions
*If you are using oven dried tomatoes you will need to make them a day ahead.
Salsa Verde
Mince and measure everything then add to a jar. Shake well and set aside.
Salad
Add the fennel to a large bowl. along with radishes, herbs, tomatoes and capers.
Stir in the dressing or serve it on the side.