Cucumber Fennel Salad Food

CUCUMBER & FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Put cucumber in a sieve. Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and the sugar, then leave for 10 mins. Add fennel.
• Mix soured cream, lemon juice, vinegar and dill, then season with black pepper and add to fennel mix.

CUCUMBER FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, onion and fennel. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.

FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Slice two bulbs of fennel as thinly as you can (use a mandoline if you have one) and toss with red onion slices and some of the fennel fronds. Add kosher salt, lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil to taste and toss.

FENNEL, RADISH & CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss cucumber, fennel and radishes with lemon juice and oil in a medium bowl. Season with pepper. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with dill and salt.

CHOPPED CUCUMBER, PEAR, AND FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Cut 2 pounds cucumbers (we like English hothouse so we can skip peeling) into 3/4" cubes. Place in a resealable plastic bag. Place fronds from 1 large fennel bulb cut into 1/2" squares in a resealable plastic bag. Place fennel in a large bowl of water with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to prevent browning; cover. Chill cucumber, fennel, and fronds overnight. Combine cucumber, drained fennel, 2 pears, peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1/2" pieces (about 2 cups), and 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds in a large bowl. Add 3/4 cup Granny Smith Apple Cider Vinaigrette; toss to coat. Add more vinaigrette, if desired. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds and reserved fronds.

FENNEL AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss fennel, radishes, and cucumber.
• Whisk oil and lemon together.
• Add mint, salt and pepper and whisk again.
• Pour dressing over vegetables and toss.
• Serve well chilled.

SPRING APPLE AND FENNEL SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the salad: Place the apple, sliced fennel and fennel fronds in a large bowl. Add the dill, radish and cucumber and toss all together.
• On a larger platter, layer the butter lettuce and top with the sliced veggies.
• For the apple cider vinaigrette: Add the vinegar, honey, mustard, shallot, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl and whisk together. While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil until fully combined. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
• Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and top with the Pecorino.

FENNEL AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Trim the fennel, leaving only the white bulb at the bottom. Cut the bulb in half and cut into thin slices.
• Split the cucumbers in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice them crosswise.
• Place the slices of fennel and cucumber in a mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to blend. Check the seasoning and serve.

FENNEL, CUCUMBER & RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Trim the base of the fennel and remove the leafy green tops.
• Using a mandolin or food processor slice very finely and place in a large bowl.
• Skin the red onion and slice finely as above. Add to the fennel.
• Cut the cucumber in half lengthways and remove the seeds with a small spoon.
• Slice finely using a peeler and add to the fennel and onion.
• Mix the vinegar, 4tbs of the oil and freshly ground black pepper together. Pour over the vegetables and stir to combine.
• Leave to infuse at room temperature for a couple of hours and just before serving add the dill.
• To serve, arrange on a large plate and spoon over the remainder of the olive oil.

FENNEL AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Broil or grill the bread until lightly browned and crunchy, then place in a salad bowl.
• Whisk together the vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Toss the remaining ingredients with the bread and dressing and serve immediately.