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Roasted Fennel Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Roasted Fennel Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
The natural sweetness of roasted fennel and red onion add subtle depth to this beautiful and delicious salad, while the addition of preserved lemon rind adds an unexpected pop of flavor to the dressing.
Ingredients
- Lemon-Tahini Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoon water hot
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon rind preserved, rinsed and chopped
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic large, peeled
- ¼ tablespoon ground cumin
- dash cayenne pepper
- salt and black pepper to taste
- Salad Ingredients:
- 1 large fennel bulb
- 1 large red onion
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoon thyme fresh, leaves
- 2 cups arugula washed and patted dry
- 2 cups baby spinach washed and patted dry
- 3 medium figs ripe, cut half, then sliced
Instructions
- Prepare dressing by combining ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping the sides with a spatula to ensure the tahini is thoroughly incorporated. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425°F degrees and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Set aside.
- Remove the stems and bottom from the fennel bulb, then cut into ½” thick slices from top to bottom. Place slices in a large bowl and reserve the fronds for garnish, if desired. Set aside.
- Remove ends and outer skin of red onion. Cut in half from root to stem and then cut each half into ½” thick slices. Place half-round slices into bowl with fennel.
- Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar to bowl and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Gently toss until the fennel and red onion is evenly coated.
- Transfer vegetables to prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer without overcrowding. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and place in pre-heated oven. Roast for 30-35 minutes, turning once. Once vegetables are golden brown, remove from oven and set aside.
- Place arugula and spinach in a large bowl and add 3 tablespoons of lemon-tahini dressing and toss to combine. Arrange greens on serving platter and top with roasted fennel, red onion, and fresh fig slices. Garnish with fennel fronds, if desired.
- To serve, drizzle additional dressing on top, if desired, and pass the remaining amount for those who prefer more. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
For best results, make the Lemon-Tahini Dressing in advance to give the flavors a chance to mingle. If you are short on time, the dressing can also be prepared while the vegetables are roasting.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 21g (32%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 23mg (1%)Potassium: 275mg (8%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 2183IU (44%)Vitamin C: 33mg (40%)Calcium: 103mg (10%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
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