Fennel and Cucumber Relish
Brighten up your meals with this crisp and zesty Fennel and Cucumber Relish—a perfect balance of refreshing flavors and crunchy textures! This no-cook recipe combines finely diced fennel, cooling English cucumber, and sharp red onion, enhanced with the aromatic touch of fresh dill. A tangy dressing made with lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and a hint of sweetness ties everything together, making this relish a versatile condiment. Ready in just 15 minutes and simple to prepare, it’s the ultimate accompaniment for grilled meats, fish, or sandwiches, or it can double as a light, summery side dish. Refrigerated to allow the flavors to meld, this relish is as convenient as it is delicious. Perfect for healthy, fresh, and quick mealtime inspiration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium fennel bulb, finely diced
- 1 medium English cucumber, finely diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash the fennel bulb, cucumber, and red onion thoroughly. Pat dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Trim the fennel bulb by cutting off the stalks and removing any tough outer layers. Dice the fennel into small, uniform pieces.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and finely dice it. Removing the seeds is optional, but it can help prevent excess moisture in the relish.
Finely dice the red onion and chop the fresh dill leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced fennel, cucumber, red onion, and dill.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine. Ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, lemon juice, or dill.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a topping for grilled meats, in sandwiches, or as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1295 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1430 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
