The BEST Fennel Salad w/ Olive & Walnut Dressing
Fennel (aka Anise) is so delicious and I crave it all winter long. It is wonderful roasted with breadcrumbs and cheese, or just sliced on a mandolin with oranges and olives. I throw it in my chicken soup and it gives it the best flavor. It is a healthy veg, high in potassium, fiber and vitamins......supposed to be good for digestive health and lowering cholesterol. Here is a fabulous salad, that you will want to make over and over again. A great holiday side that you can make ahead and serve at room temperature. Here is how I made it: (recipe adapted from Dan Seidman ) BEST Fennel Salad w/ Olive & Walnut Dressing: 1 bulb fennel 1 oz parmesan, shaved 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar (I used sherry wine vinegar) 1/2 tsp kosher salt Olive and Walnut Dressing 1/3 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted 1/4 cup walnuts 1/4 cup parsley leaves, loosely packed 1 lemon, zested and juice 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chi...
