Fennel is in season for many of us, so you may find it in your CSA box. It’s high in antioxidants like vitamins C and A, has lots of fiber, and contains carminatives, which help to relax the stomach and stimulate digestive movement. Dill, cucumber, red onion, and lemon — all with immune-boosting properties — play co-starring roles. This is a light, healthy, and refreshing salad for a warm summer evening.
In a large bowl, mix fennel, cucumber, arugula, onion, and dill together and stir.
2
In a separate small bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together.
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Pour the dressing over the fennel salad and mix well.
4
Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste as well as red pepper flakes if desired.
Chef's Notes
Substitutions If you cannot find fennel or don’t love the licorice flavor, try chopped celery or endive instead
Use any vegetables of choice or that you have on hand in place of the cucumber and radish.
Substitute spinach, mixed greens, red leaf lettuce, or kale for arugula.
Layer it up Add healthy fats like avocado, nuts, or seeds.
Make it a meal by adding a plant-based protein like grilled tofu, tempeh, lentils, or chickpeas and a whole grain like farro, brown rice, Kamut, quinoa, or wheat berries.
Add more herbs like cilantro, basil, or parsley, for even more flavor and nutrition.
Sprinkle hemp seeds on top for an omega-3, protein, and fiber boost.
Ingredients
Salad
1large fennel bulb (thinly sliced)
1medium cucumber (thinly sliced)
1cuparugula
½cupradish (sliced)
¼medium red onion (thinly sliced)
½cupdill (fresh, chopped)
Dressing
1tbsptahini
6tbsplemon (juice)
1tsppure maple syrup
¼tspblack pepper (ground)
salt (to taste, optional)
¼tspred pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
1
In a large bowl, mix fennel, cucumber, arugula, onion, and dill together and stir.
2
In a separate small bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together.
3
Pour the dressing over the fennel salad and mix well.
4
Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste as well as red pepper flakes if desired.
