Fennel and Radish Salad with Lemon Dressing
- 2 large fennel bulbs (about 2 pounds)
- 1 bunch radishes (1/2 pound), thinly sliced
- Ice water
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Trim the top and bottom of the fennel bulbs, reserving the excess stalks from the top for another use.
- Remove and discard any tough outer layers.
- Cut the bulbs in half lengthwise and very thinly slice them crosswise.
- Add the sliced fennel and radishes to a bowl of ice water and let stand for 15 minutes, or until very crisp.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil with the lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Drain the fennel and radishes and pat dry.
- In a bowl, toss the fennel and radishes with the dressing and let stand for 5 minutes, then serve.
fennel bulbs, radishes, water, extravirgin olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fennel-and-radish-salad-with-lemon-dressing (may not work)