Fennel and Celery Salad

4.45 (19)
⏱ 15 mins 🍽 Serves 6 🌶 italian ✅ Easy 🏷 Side dish

This Italian side dish offers a wonderfully crisp and refreshing combination of flavours. Thinly sliced fennel and celery are dressed simply with a fruity extra virgin olive oil and a bright splash of lemon juice. It comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal, light addition to any buffet, lunch, or supper table. The natural crunch of the vegetables provides a delightful texture.

Fennel and Celery Salad

Ingredients

  • 1large or 2 small fennel bulbs
  • 6 celery stalks
  • 3-4 tbsp fruity extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Method

  1. Slice the fennel bulbs very finely lengthways, using a mandolin for best results.
  2. Cut the celery stalks into thin matchsticks.
  3. Arrange the sliced fennel and celery on a large plate or serving platter.
  4. Drizzle the fruity extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice over the vegetables.
  5. Season the salad with salt and pepper to your taste.
  6. Garnish with any available fennel fronds and celery leaves.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories57 kcal
Fat6 g
Saturates1 g
Carbs1 g
Fibre1 g
Protein1 g
Sodium28 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy
CategorySide dish
Cuisineitalian
DietVegetarian