7 Best Fennel Salads
Fennel is in peak season from fall to early spring, so there's lots of opportunity to utilize this versatile vegetable in a variety of salads. Its unique flavor is more assertive when raw, but becomes mellower when cooked for a warm salad.
1. Lobster and Fennel Salad
What's the secret to this bright salad? Soaking the sliced fennel in icy lemon water before serving makes the pieces extra crispy.
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2. Spicy Asparagus and Lentil Salad with Fennel
Jalapeño chiles add smoky flavor to this excellent salad.
3. Farro Salad with Fennel and Arugula
This fast whole-grain salad is also great with wheat berries, spelt, or barley.
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4. Warm Fennel Salad
This easy salad requires just four ingredients, plus salt and pepper.
5. Fennel Frond Orzo
This delicious, 30-minute orzo salad is made with capers, almonds, and olives.
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6. Fennel and Endive Salad with Almonds
Roasted almonds lend this terrific salad an added crunch, and it takes only 15 minutes to prepare.
7. Fennel and Apple Salad with Hazelnuts
Fragrant fennel and sweet-tart Granny Smith apple provide a crisp bite to this refreshing fall salad.