Shaved Fennel Salad Recipe

When I announced I was making a fennel Parmesan salad, my father remarked something to the effect, "That sounds like something for 'ladies who lunch'." It does, doesn't it?

It may seem like an odd idea to put Parmesan alongside fennel, but it's actually quite good. The cheese perfectly complements the slight licorice hint of the fennel.

Thyme and parsley provide the accents along with a simple olive oil and lemon dressing.

Shaved Fennel Salad

Prep Time 8 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 8 mins

Servings 2 servings

1 fennel bulb, shaved paper thin with a mandoline or meat slicer
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leafed parsley
2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese

Combine ingredients:

In a medium bowl add shaved fennel, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme leaves, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Gently toss all of the ingredients together.