This is a flavorful, unusual salad made with fennel, a crisp, faintly licorice-flavored vegetable. Look for firm, unbruised, medium-size bulbs with fresh, celery-like stalks. The herbal Green Goddess dressing complements the fennel perfectly; the creaminess comes from soy milk rather than the usual sour cream and mayonnaise. Thick and tangy, the dressing also makes a great dip for crudités or sauce for steamed vegetables.
Fennel Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
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Ingredients
- 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and sliced
- 4 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 8-10 cups mixed salad greens
- DRESSING:
- 10 ounces green peas, fresh or frozen and thawed
- 1/2 cup plain soy milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 sprigs fresh mint
- 6 leaves fresh basil
Instructions
- In a blender, purée all dressing ingredients; season with salt and pepper. Chill.
- Combine fennel, cucumber, scallions, carrots and greens. Drizzle with about half of dressing and toss lightly; add more to taste. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Fennel Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48
% Daily Value*
Sodium 49mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates 10g
3%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Protein 3g
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING (with 2 tbsp dressing): 48 cal, 0g fat (0g mono, 0g poly, 0g sat), 0mg chol, 3g protein, 10g carb, 4g fiber, 49mg sodium
