Fennel Salad with Parmesan
- 3 fennel bulbs, halved lengthwise and cored, fronds reserved
- 1/3 cup chopped pitted Calamata olives
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler (1/4 cup)
- Using a mandoline, thinly slice the fennel bulbs.
- Coarsely chop enough of the fennel fronds to equal 1/4 cup.
- In a large bowl, whisk the olives with the lemon juice, capers and 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly.
- Add the fennel slices and chopped fronds and toss well.
- Mound the salad on plates, top with the Parmesan cheese and serve.
fennel bulbs, olives, lemon juice, capers, kosher salt, extravirgin olive oil, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fennel-salad-with-parmesan (may not work)