Fennel Tomato and Feta Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Fennel Tomato and Feta Salad is a quick and elegant dish perfect for any occasion. Crisp fennel slices pair beautifully with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and a tangy lemon-honey dressing that ties everything together. The addition of fragrant fresh dill enhances the salad's vibrant flavor profile, while a sprinkle of fennel fronds adds a touch of gourmet flair. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing salad is an ideal side dish or light main course for busy weeknights, picnics, or dinner parties. Packed with flavor and texture, it’s the ultimate blend of simplicity and sophistication!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large fennel bulb
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the fennel by trimming the stalks and fronds. Reserve a few fronds for garnish, and thinly slice the bulb using a sharp knife or mandoline.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
Crumble the feta cheese into bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced fennel, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta.
Add the chopped fresh dill to the bowl and give everything a gentle toss.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
Garnish with reserved fennel fronds for a fresh pop of flavor and color.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
932 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.5 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 3074 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 938 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2070 mg | 44% | |
*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.
