Fit As a Fennel Tomato Salad
Bright, crisp, and refreshingly simple, the "Fit As a Fennel Tomato Salad" combines vibrant cherry tomatoes, delicately shaved fennel, and thinly sliced red onion for a salad that's both nutritious and bursting with flavor. Tossed in a zesty lemon-honey vinaigrette, this no-cook recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and savory. Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbal freshness, while optional fennel fronds bring a touch of elegance to the presentation. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this salad is an ideal choice for a light, healthy side dish or a quick, satisfying main course. Perfect for showcasing seasonal produce, it’s the ultimate summer salad for the health-conscious foodie!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole fennel bulb
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 whole red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Trim the fennel bulb by cutting off the stalks and fronds. Slice the bulb in half lengthwise, and use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice each half into long, delicate strips. Add the sliced fennel to a large salad bowl.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl with the fennel.
Peel and finely slice half a red onion into thin strips. Add the red onion to the salad bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main course. Optionally, garnish with fennel fronds for a touch of elegance.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 152 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1951 mg | 42% | |
*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.
