FENNEL SALAD
Also see article: The Spice of Angels
Ingredients • 2 large fennel bulbs, julienned • Half a head of iceberg lettuce, cut into strips • 4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced • 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
For the dressing: • 3 tablespoons lemon juice • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley • 2 teaspoons chopped basil • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram • Salt and pepper to taste • Half cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions Combine all the ingredients for the salad.
In a separate bowl combine and whisk all of the ingredients for the dressing except the oil.
Gradually add the oil in a thin stream, constantly whisking until fully incorporated.
Toss with the salad and serve.
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