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Fennel Courgette salad

This Fennel courgette salad is fresh and light made with smoked scamorza cheese, finely sliced fennel, courgette (zucchini) ribbons, chilli and a simple olive oil dressing.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 179 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 courgette/zucchini
  • 1 large fennel bulb keep fronds for garnish
  • 1/2 fresh red chilli , finely chopped (seeds removed)
  • 1.7 oz (50g) smoked scamorza thinly sliced (see notes)
  • small bunch basil
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. The fennel needs to be very thinly for this salad so using a mandoline is preferred. If you don't have one then try to cut it as thinly as possible with a knife. Remove the green tops and keep the fronds. Arrange the sliced fennel on a serving plate.
  2. Cut the scamorza (or your substitute cheese) into thin slices. Arrange that on top of the fennel.
  3. Next, cut the courgette or zucchini into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Add the ribbon slices on top of the salad.
  4. Next, add some finely chopped red chilli, scatter over some chopped basil and fennel fronds then season with salt and pepper.
  5. To make the dressing simply whisk toegther the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper until homogenized. Drizzle it over the salad when ready to serve.

Notes

  • If you can't get your hands on smoked scamorza then a good substitute for this salad would be smoked applewood cheese or a soft pecorino.

Nutrition Information

Calories 179kcal (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179

% Daily Value*

Calories 179kcal 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.