Roasted Fennel & Hazelnut Salad

This is a delicious salad. It is interesting and is a good choice for those who are tired of the run-of-the-mill salads they find everywhere. This one has the licorice-like taste of fennel throughout. Not everyone enjoys this taste but if you do, this dish is packed with it. Fennel is a bulb, sort of like an onion but with a very different flavor. There is also the nutty taste and crunch of hazelnuts here. These are popular nuts now and add a great flavor to many dishes.

Key Takeaways:

• Place the chicory, roasted fennel, hazelnuts, and cranberries in a large bowl. Pour in the dressing, add a twist of freshly ground black pepper.
• Just like spinach, fresh chicory can be quite sandy. Wash thoroughly by soaking in cold water for a few minutes.
• Swish around in the water, and drain. Repeat one or more times until no sand remains in the leaves or bottom of the bowl.

“The crunch of roasted hazelnuts and chewy tang of dried cranberries makes this an ideal salad for winter holidays, but don’t wait for Black Friday: make this lovely dish any blustery cold weekend and serve with your favorite fall soup.”

Read more: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/roasted-fennel-hazelnut-salad/