Exploits of a Vegan Wannabe

Happy Meatless Monday. I have been curious about fennel. People that like it really seem to like it. It is more exotic than ordinary and I find its flavor kind of aggressive in a sexy way. With its bizarre looks and piquant attitude,  fennel is definitely the mysterious guest at the party….the one to get to know.

I paired the fennel with cooked beets and orange segments then made a simple dressing with Muscat Orange Champagne vinegar and a touch of agave, sea salt and pepper.

This could be my new go to winter salad. The flavor is husky while the entire salad is light and fresh. It is oddly domineering and slight. It is chunky and sweet, crunchy and tangy.

Orange, Fennel,  Beet Salad

By: S. Duquet

Ingredients

2 C chopped fennel (Trim like you would a stalk of celery, then cut it in half and remove the core before slicing) Here is a link to a short video about preparing fennel.

1 1/2 C cooked and chopped beets

1 C orange segments and juice (approx 3 navel oranges) Here is a link to a short video on how to segment an orange

1/2 C sweet vinegar of your choice ( I used Muscat Orange champagne vinegar)

1 tsp agave (more or less depending on the sweetness of your vinegar)

cracked black pepper and a just a dash of sea salt

Make it Happen

~Put fennel, orange and beets in a bowl

~In a separate bowl mix dressing ingredients then pour on top of salad ingredients

~Chill then enjoy

I am really happy to be a bit more fennel conversant. It is nutritionally generous, easy to find and inexpensive. Love that. This salad is elegant without being overdone. I had to fight the urge to continue to add more ingredients to the dish, but the truth is that it doesn’t need any more. It tastes exciting and naturally beautiful on its own without the  fuss.

Do you have a fave fennel recipe? Please share.

Have a delicious day.

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