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Sicilian Fennel Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 bulb fennel thinly sliced
  • a few green fronds from fennel bulb
  • 1/2 large shallot or 1 small shallot thinly sliced
  • 2-3 medjool dates pitted and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp. capers
  • 2 tbsp. pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp. pistachios
  • zest from 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp. mint leaves coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. basil leaves coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice divided
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • additional basil and/or mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt. Whisk with a fork to combine.
  2. Toss fennel, shallot, fennel fronds, chopped mint, and chopped basil with the vinaigrette and transfer to serving platter. Top salad with capers, sliced dates, pistachios, pine nuts, lemon zest, and freshly cracked pepper.
  3. Season with additional salt as desired. Garnish with basil and/or mint leaves.
  4. For best results, assemble salad within 10-15 minutes of serving.