Italian Fennel Salad

Name: Italian Fennel Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 large fennel bulbs, sliced; 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep : 15 min. + chilling YIELD: 8 servings.

Not familiar with fennel? Crunchy and slightly sweet, it's a refreshing contribution to any spring side dish. Give this effortless recipe a try...it's sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

3 large fennel bulbs, sliced
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Trim fennel bulbs and cut into thin wedges. Snip feathery fronds; reserve 1 tablespoon.
2. In a large bowl, combine onion and fennel wedges. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with snipped fronds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 62 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 489mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.

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