Fennel, broad bean & blue cheese salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
41%
Fennel, broad bean & blue cheese salad
15 min.
4
326kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of our Fennel, Broad Bean & Blue Cheese Salad, a delightful dish that perfectly balances freshness and richness. This vegetarian and gluten-free salad is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes—but also a feast for the senses, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, a side dish, or even a main course.

The star of this salad is the tender broad beans, which provide a pop of color and a sweet, earthy flavor. Paired with the crisp, anise-like notes of thinly sliced fennel, this combination creates a refreshing base that is further enhanced by the peppery bite of rocket leaves and the nutrient-packed baby spinach. To elevate the dish, we crumble creamy Roquefort cheese on top, adding a luxurious touch that complements the other ingredients beautifully.

Drizzled with a zesty lemon and Dijon mustard dressing, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply looking for a quick and satisfying meal, this Fennel, Broad Bean & Blue Cheese Salad is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy the harmony of flavors and textures in every bite!

Ingredients

  • 140 avarakkai / broad beans shelled
  • large fennel bulb trimmed thinly sliced
  • 50 arugula 
  • 200 baby spinach 
  • 140 roquefort cheese 
  •  juice of lemon 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 0.5 tsp dijon mustard 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Bring a small pan of water to the boil and cook the broad beans for just 2 mins.
  2. Drain and refresh under cold water. Pop the bright green beans out of their skins and place in a large bowl.
  3. Add the fennel slices and toss well with the broad beans, rocket leaves and baby spinach.
  4. Whisk together the dressing ingredients with ground black pepper, and salt if you want.
  5. Toss a little of the dressing into the salad ingredients. Spoon onto four plates and crumble a little of the Roquefort over each. Just before serving, drizzle over a little more dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories326kcal
Protein15.1%
Fat67.5%
Carbs17.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.5
Glycemic Load
4.5
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.390434617582%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.39mg
Isorhamnetin
0.54mg
Kaempferol
7.55mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
3.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:326.2kcal
16.31%
Fat:25.3g
38.92%
Saturated Fat:8.8g
54.98%
Carbohydrates:14.67g
4.89%
Net Carbohydrates:9.62g
3.5%
Sugar:3.6g
4%
Cholesterol:31.5mg
10.5%
Sodium:715.42mg
31.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.73g
25.46%
Vitamin K:301.32µg
286.97%
Vitamin A:5436.11IU
108.72%
Folate:180.01µg
45%
Manganese:0.76mg
38.09%
Calcium:343.45mg
34.34%
Vitamin C:25.95mg
31.46%
Phosphorus:242.48mg
24.25%
Vitamin E:3.44mg
22.96%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.28%
Magnesium:81.62mg
20.4%
Fiber:5.05g
20.21%
Potassium:701.77mg
20.05%
Iron:2.78mg
15.44%
Copper:0.22mg
10.87%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.33%
Selenium:7.15µg
10.22%
Zinc:1.53mg
10.2%
Vitamin B5:0.9mg
8.95%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.75%
Vitamin B3:1.29mg
6.45%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.73%