Fennel and Pea salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
Part winter, part spring, completely delicious. A vibrant and satisfying salad of fresh fennel, peas and a fabulous dressing made with Parmigiano.
Ingredients (2 – 3 serves)
- 1/2 large fennel
- 1 cup of peas
- handful of fresh mint leaves
- handful of fresh dill leaves (or use fennel fronds)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (Reggiano if available)
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
Method
- Quickly blanch peas until just cooked. Refresh in iced water and set aside
- Finely shave Fennel, mint and dill, combine with peas in a serving bowl
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and parmesan. Season generously
- Pour dressing over salad 15 mins before serving