With the warmer and muggier weather, I've been craving light and crunchy foods. This Fennel, Strawberry and Pistachio Salad is exactly what I needed.
The incredible crunch and anise flavor from the fennel plays nicely in this recipe with the burst of sweet strawberries. Plus, fresh-squeezed orange juice in the vinaigrette adds a slight tang and freshness to the salad. And, I can't forget about the pistachios and their nutty flavor and pop of green.
Fennel, Strawberry and Pistachio Salad
Ingredients
- 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sliced strawberries (3 to 4 medium strawberries)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
Directions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine fennel and strawberries.
- Whisk together the olive oil, orange juice and salt into a vinaigrette dressing. Pour desired amount of dressing over fennel and strawberries. Toss until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle pistachios over fennel mixture and serve. Serves 2.
Cooking Note
- If you are transporting this salad, do not assemble in advance. Instead, store fennel and strawberries in one container, vinaigrette in another container, and pistachios in a third container. Pour vinaigrette over fennel just before serving and top with pistachios.
Alanna Waldron, RD, is a registered dietitian and food blogger at Eat Real Food, where she shares her passion for healthy recipes and wellness. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
