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Ingredients:
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Ingredients: (Serves 2 - 4 as a side)
1 small bulb of fennel, thinly sliced or shaved
1 lb of rocket arugula
Optional: extra shaved pieces of parmesan and fennel fronds for garnish.
Dressing:
1/4 c finely grated parmasean
juice of 1/2 lemon or 1 T
sprinkle of lemon zest
1 tsp or to taste of honey
1 T dijon mustard
Salt / Pepper to taste
1/2 C olive oil
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and emulsified
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Instructions:
1. Prepare the greens:
Wash and dry arugula.
Slice or shave the fennel (massage the fennel with a tiny bit of lemon juice to prevent browning.
Combine arugula and fennel in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
2. Prepare the dressing:
Add all ingredients except olive oil and mix well.
After adding salt whisk in olive oil.
Massage the dressing into salad.
serve salad with extra parmesan and frond pieces on top
Nutritional Information:
Per Serving (4)
Calories: ~400 kcal
Protein: ~7 g
Fat: ~40 g
Saturated Fat: ~6 g
Carbohydrates: ~7 g
Fiber: ~2 g
Sugars: ~3 g
Net Carbs: ~5 g
Cholesterol: ~10 mg
Sodium: ~230–300 mg (varies with added salt & parmesan)
Nutritional Highlights
Heart-healthy fats: Olive oil is doing the heavy lifting here with monounsaturated fats that support cardiovascular health.
Low carb & diabetic-friendly: Very low net carbs per serving, especially with minimal honey.
Digestive support: Fennel has natural compounds that can support digestion and reduce bloating.
Antioxidant-rich greens: Arugula delivers vitamin K, folate, and beneficial plant compounds.
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