Fennel Salad with Lemon

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Fennel Salad with Lemon
25 min.
6
105kcal

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Enjoy a refreshing and vibrant Fennel Salad with Lemon, a delightful vegetarian and gluten-free dish that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe is not only easy to make, taking only 25 minutes from start to finish, but it's also a crowd-pleaser with its tangy and savory flavors. Whether you're looking for a side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack, this salad is versatile and sure to impress.

With each serving containing just 105 calories, this Fennel Salad with Lemon is a guilt-free indulgence. The salad boasts a harmonious blend of 9 key ingredients, including freshly ground black pepper, trimmed and sliced fennel bulbs, coarsely chopped fresh parsley, goat cheese, kosher salt, Meyer lemon sections, extra-virgin olive oil, shallot slices, and sugar. The use of a bowl as the primary equipment makes this recipe accessible and hassle-free.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with every bite. The fennel, a crunchy and anise-flavored vegetable, pairs exquisitely with the zesty Meyer lemon sections, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy element that complements the dish beautifully, while the fresh parsley brings a pop of color and an aromatic freshness.

This salad is more than just a dish; it's a celebration of simple, fresh ingredients that come together to create a memorable dining experience. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, looking for a light lunch, or craving a healthy snack, this Fennel Salad with Lemon is a recipe you'll want to add to your repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  fennel bulb trimmed halved cut into thin vertical slices
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh coarsely chopped
  • ounces goat cheese cut into 6 slices
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.7 cup lemon zest ( 3)
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  •  shallots halved cut into thin vertical slices
  • teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Drizzle mixture with oil; sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss.
  3. Add lemon sections; toss gently to combine. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories105kcal
Protein11.21%
Fat54.67%
Carbs34.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.1
Glycemic Load
2.58
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.111738948718%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
6.46mg
Hesperetin
7.33mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
5.39mg
Luteolin
0.53mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.5mg
Quercetin
0.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:104.68kcal
5.23%
Fat:6.92g
10.65%
Saturated Fat:2.11g
13.17%
Carbohydrates:9.72g
3.24%
Net Carbohydrates:6.33g
2.3%
Sugar:4.82g
5.36%
Cholesterol:4.35mg
1.45%
Sodium:271.67mg
11.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.19g
6.39%
Vitamin K:93.13µg
88.7%
Vitamin C:26.95mg
32.67%
Fiber:3.39g
13.56%
Potassium:390.63mg
11.16%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.68%
Vitamin A:419.14IU
8.38%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8.01%
Folate:30.32µg
7.58%
Phosphorus:71.48mg
7.15%
Copper:0.14mg
6.95%
Iron:1.15mg
6.38%
Calcium:63.82mg
6.38%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.91%
Magnesium:19.15mg
4.79%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.1%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.18%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.04%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.02%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.98%
Selenium:0.98µg
1.4%
Source:My Recipes