Arugula Salad with Lemon and Fennel
Ingredients:
Marinated fennel & radishes
- 1 small fennel bulb, white part, sliced very thin
- 3 radishes, sliced very thin
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
For the salad
- 5 cups arugula
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 small avocado, diced
- ⅓ cup toasted walnuts
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- dollops of pesto or freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Make the marinated fennel & radishes: In a medium bowl, combine the fennel, radishes, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and sea salt. Toss and set aside for 5 minutes to marinate.
- Make the salad: In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, olive oil, lemon juice, and pinches of salt and pepper.
- Assemble the salad with the arugula, marinated fennel & radishes, avocado, and walnuts. Add scoops of pesto or freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Season to taste, serve & enjoy!
