Candida Diet Friendly Sliced Fennel with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs
Fennel is one of those vegetables that rewards a little patience — thin-sliced and left to rest in a bright, herby dressing, it transforms from crisp and faintly anise-scented into something genuinely craveable. Extra-virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar do the heavy lifting here, softening the fennel just enough while keeping every bite clean and lively. Fresh parsley and torn mint add a pop of green freshness, and the feathery reserved fronds scattered on top make the whole platter look effortlessly beautiful. For anyone navigating the candida protocol, this kind of dish is a genuine find. There's no sugar, no vinegar swap needed beyond the apple cider variety already called for, and every ingredient on the list is straightforwardly whole and unprocessed. It's the sort of recipe that proves eating to support your gut doesn't have to mean bland or boring — this is genuinely good food that happens to tick every box. Serve it alongside simply cooked proteins or let it shine as a light starter on its own.
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4 servings
- 2 medium fennel bulbs (about 1 ½ lb total), stalks trimmed, fronds reserved
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve each fennel bulb through the root end, then cut out the tough core with a V-shaped cut. Using a mandoline set to 1/8-inch or a sharp chef's knife, slice each half crosswise into thin, even half-moons.
- 2
Place the sliced fennel in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and apple cider vinegar, then sprinkle with the sea salt. Toss gently until every slice is coated.
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