Cucumber & Fennel With Orange-Mint Dressing Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
SALAD
1 each cucumber, peeled, halved, - seeded, & diced
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed & - finely sli, vered
1 each granny smith apple, cored, - quarte, red & sliced
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp walnuts, chopped & toasted
VINAIGRETTE
2 tbsp orange juice
2 tbsp walnut oil
1 tbsp fresh mint
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
1/8 tsp paprika, sweet or hot
1 salt & pepper
Recipe Preparation
SALAD: Combine salad ingredients, except walnuts, in a serving bowl &
gently mix.
VINAIGRETTE: In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients until emulsified.
Season with salt & pepper & pour over salad. Serve immediately or
marinate, covered, in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours. Toss before
serving & garnish with toasted nuts.
Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna's Table"
Servings: 6
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