Fennel, Parsley, and Celery Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
40%
Fennel, Parsley, and Celery Salad
5 min.
8
29kcal

Suggestions


Looking for a refreshing and vibrant side dish that perfectly complements any meal? Look no further than this Fennel, Parsley, and Celery Salad! Bursting with flavor and texture, this salad is a delightful medley of crisp celery, aromatic fennel, and fresh parsley, all brought together with the briny goodness of oil-cured black olives and the zesty kick of preserved lemon. It's a dish that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a pop of color to your table.

This salad is not just delicious; it's also incredibly quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. In just five minutes, you can whip up a healthy, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free dish that serves eight people. With only 29 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free addition to any meal.

The combination of crunchy vegetables and the bright flavors of the vinaigrette creates a refreshing experience that pairs beautifully with a glass of Palliser Estate Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. This wine's crispness and dry notes of herbs and tropical fruits enhance the salad's herbal qualities, making it a match made in culinary heaven. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your everyday meals, this Fennel, Parsley, and Celery Salad is sure to impress!

Ingredients

  •  celery stalks with leaves attached, plus additional leaves from the celery bunch
  • medium fennel bulb with fennel fronds reserved for garnish cored very thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 0.3 cup olives black pitted halved
  • cup flat parsley italian coarsely chopped
  • 0.5  simple preserved lemons very thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Trim leaves from celery stalks and coarsely chop them; set aside. Thinly slice celery stalks on the bias.
  2. Combine celery, celery leaves, fennel, parsley, olives, and lemon rind in a large bowl.
  3. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mound salad onto a serving platter and, if using, garnish with fennel fronds.Beverage pairing: Palliser Estate Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand. The Martinborough region of New Zealand, where this wine comes from, is known primarily for its Pinot Noir. But the Sauvignon Blancs from here are excellent, and this one provides both crispness and beautifully dry flavors of herbs, apricots, and tropical fruits, which make it a lively partner for the crunchy, herbal salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories29kcal
Protein12.16%
Fat27.97%
Carbs59.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.63
Glycemic Load
1.18
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.694782619891%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.63mg
Apigenin
16.2mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
1.11mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:29.22kcal
1.46%
Fat:1.04g
1.6%
Saturated Fat:0.18g
1.11%
Carbohydrates:5.01g
1.67%
Net Carbohydrates:2.74g
0.99%
Sugar:2.42g
2.68%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:123.57mg
5.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.02g
2.03%
Vitamin K:160.26µg
152.63%
Vitamin C:17.04mg
20.66%
Vitamin A:739.03IU
14.78%
Fiber:2.27g
9.09%
Potassium:290mg
8.29%
Folate:27.9µg
6.98%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.26%
Iron:0.92mg
5.13%
Calcium:42.54mg
4.25%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.09%
Magnesium:14.48mg
3.62%
Phosphorus:34.19mg
3.42%
Copper:0.06mg
2.85%
Vitamin B3:0.49mg
2.45%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.85%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.71%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.61%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.34%
Source:Chow