Lemony Fennel Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Toasted Walnuts

Name: Lemony Fennel Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Toasted Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 to 4, as a side
Ingredients: 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon heavy cream or light cream; 1 large lemon; kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 2 large fennel bulbs; 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
6 to 4, as a side
Calories
1626 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American-Mediterranean Fusion

Lemony Fennel Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Toasted Walnuts

Emily Brooks

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Refreshing and crunchy, this simple salad will elevate any dish, from roast chicken to grilled pork chops or fish. The thinner the fennel is sliced the more tender it tastes–a mandoline works well to get delicate, paper-thin shards. Otherwise a sharp knife does the trick!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon heavy cream or light cream (optional)
1 large lemon, juiced and zested
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 large fennel bulbs, halved, cored, and thinly sliced; plus 2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds
1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Toast the walnuts. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the walnuts on a sheet pan in one layer. When the oven is hot, bake until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Make the dressing. In a small bowl or pitcher, whisk together the olive oil, cream (if using), 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and add more lemon juice, olive oil, or salt if needed.
Dress the salad. Place the fennel in a shallow serving bowl or deep plate. Add half of the cooled walnut pieces and half of the shaved parmesan. Just before serving, pour the dressing over and toss gently to thoroughly coat the fennel.
Finish and serve. In a small bowl, mix the chopped fennel fronds with the lemon zest and sprinkle over the salad. Garnish with the remaining walnut pieces and parmesan shavings and grind a touch more pepper on top. Let the salad rest just a minute or two before serving.

Notes

What are fennel fronds? Fronds are the hair-like green frills that grow out of the top of the bulb of fennel. If your fennel did not come with any fronds attached, don’t fret! They add a delicate anise flavor, but this salad is also delicious without them.
Heavy cream adds an extra luxurious quality, but you can swap in a tablespoon of olive oil in its place.
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What are fennel fronds? Fronds are the hair-like green frills that grow out of the top of the bulb of fennel. If your fennel did not come with any fronds attached, don’t fret! They add a delicate anise flavor, but this salad is also delicious without them.
Heavy cream adds an extra luxurious quality, but you can swap in a tablespoon of olive oil in its place.
Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils, honey, jams, and spices.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 162.6kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 8.2g (3%) Protein 3.9g (8%) Fat 13.8g (21%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g Monounsaturated Fat 7.5g Cholesterol 3.8mg (1%) Sodium 130.2mg (5%) Potassium 374.5mg (11%) Fiber 3.2g (13%) Sugar 3.7g (7%) Vitamin A 152.8IU (3%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 113.5mg (11%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 4, as a side

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1626 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	162.6kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	8.2g	3%
Protein	3.9g	8%
Fat	13.8g	21%
Saturated Fat	2.5g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3.4g	20%
Monounsaturated Fat	7.5g	38%
Cholesterol	3.8mg	1%
Sodium	130.2mg	5%
Potassium	374.5mg	8%
Fiber	3.2g	13%
Sugar	3.7g	7%
Vitamin A	152.8IU	3%
Vitamin C	19mg	21%
Calcium	113.5mg	11%
Iron	0.9mg	5%