Easy side salad with lemon dressing
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4.4
Easy side salad with lemon dressing
Description
The salad starts with thinly sliced fennel bulb and radish, which are marinated briefly in a dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Marinating softens the fennel and radish slightly while enhancing their natural flavor. After at least five minutes, the dressing-infused vegetables are combined with salad greens, sliced English and baby cucumbers, sliced avocado, and crumbled feta cheese.
The lemon dressing adds acidity and brightness, balancing the richness of avocado and saltiness of feta. The crispness of the radish and cucumber with the subtle anise note from fennel form a variety of textures. Tossing gently ensures even coating without bruising softer elements.
This salad is a versatile side dish suitable for a light lunch or as a pairing with grilled proteins. Its mix of vegetables and cheese provides a refreshing complement to heavier dishes and can be prepared quickly due to the simple ingredients and minimal dressing ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 fennel bulb finely sliced
- 150g oz radish finely sliced
- 200 g/7oz salad greens of your choice
- 1 English cucumber sliced
- 1 baby cucumber sliced
- 1-2 avocado sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
for the dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- 1-2 tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a large bowl then add the sliced fennel and radish.
- Mix well and allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes but up to 30 minutes.
- Add all the remaining ingredients into the bowl then toss well and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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