Italian Fennel Salad

Total Time

Prep : 15 min. + chilling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023
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.