Fennel and Red Onion Salad with Parmesan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 3/4 pounds fennel bulbs (about 2 large), cored and shaved as thin as possible
- 1 small red onion, chopped fine
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan, or a chunk of parmesan for making curls
Instructions
- Whisk lemon juice, orange zest, salt, and pepper together.
- Add oil slowly while continuing to whisk the mixture.
- Add fennel and onion, then toss thoroughly to combine.
- Let stand for 5 minutes, up to one hour.
- Top with grated or shaved Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper on the salad.