Wheat Free Sliced Fennel with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs
Fennel doesn't always get the spotlight it deserves, but this simple preparation lets it shine in the most effortless way. Shaved into delicate half-moons and tossed with grassy extra-virgin olive oil and a bright splash of apple cider vinegar, it's crisp, refreshing, and just a little bit elegant. A short rest in the dressing softens the fennel just enough while keeping that satisfying crunch intact. Fresh parsley and torn mint leaves bring a garden-fresh lift that makes the whole dish feel alive on the plate. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading required — just clean, whole produce and pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. It works beautifully as a light starter, a side alongside grilled fish or roasted chicken, or even piled onto a platter for a crowd. The reserved fennel fronds scattered over the top are a small touch that makes it look like something you'd order at a nice restaurant.
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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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