Cucumber and Fennel With Orange Mint Dressing |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe came from Yamuna's Table by Yamuna Devi. This is a refreshing summer salad. Ingredients:
1 cucumber, peeled,halved,seeded,and diced |
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and finely slivered |
1 granny smith apple, cored,quartered,and thinly sliced |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, pan-toasted until golden |
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice |
2 tablespoons walnut oil or 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil or 2 tablespoons almond oil |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint |
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro |
1/8 teaspoon mild paprika or 1/8 teaspoon hot paprika |
salt |
fresh ground pepper |
Directions:
1. Combine the cucumber, fennel, apple, and lemon juice in a serving bowl and gently mix.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice through paprika until emulsified.
3. Season with salt and pepper and pour over salad.
4. Serve immediately or marinade covered, in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
5. Toss before serving and garnish with toasted nuts.
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