Description
A refreshing Mediterranean salad featuring cherry tomatoes and fennel, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium fennel bulb, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup high-quality olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place the halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced fennel, chopped red onion, and parsley into a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, whole grain mustard, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes, if desired.
- Whisk these ingredients together until they form a smooth dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently fold everything together to ensure an even coating.
- Allow the salad to rest for about 15 minutes at room temperature to enhance the flavors.
- Serve the salad either chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, consider adding some toasted almonds or sunflower seeds.
- Incorporate crumbled goat cheese or burrata for a rich, creamy addition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg