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Italian Cooking Recipes |
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Fennel Citrus Salad |
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Fennel Citrus Salad Fennel is a very crunchy, fresh vegetable with a mild liquorices flavour. Delicious baked or eaten raw, it can be prepared in a variety of ways. This simple salad recipe uses thinly shaved fennel, lightly dressed with a citrus vinaigrette. Chopped fennel fronds and buttery toasted pine nuts are also included to add interesting texture to the plate. This dish is very refreshing and is perfect before a heavy second course, but serve soon after preparing so the fennel remains crisp! Serves 4 to 6 Wash the fennel bulbs, and remove the outer layer if it appears old or withered. Cut off the tops, retaining just the bulbs and some of the leafy fronds. Cut each bulb in half, and cut out the core. Using a mandoline, or a very sharp knife, thinly slice the fennel into a bowl. |
