Shaved Fennel Salad

Here is another fennel recipe if you are hankering for fennel but don’t want a hot dish. Refreshing and crisp, this will be a great accompaniment to that sirloin tip steak above!

Adapted from Love and Lemons

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper
2 medium fennel bulbs, thinly sliced on a mandoline, plus 2 tablespoons chopped fronds
⅓ cup shaved Parmesan or pecorino cheese
⅓ cup toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Add the fennel and toss to coat.
2. Add the fennel fronds, cheese, pine nuts, and parsley and gently toss. Season to taste and serve.