Zesty Shredded Fennel, Blue Cheese and Bacon Salad with Crispy Garlic Bread
https://foodloversmarket.co.za/recipes/shredded-fennel-blue-cheese-and-bacon-salad-with-crispy-garlic-bread/
Elevate your salad game to a whole new level.
Prepare to embark on a taste sensation with our Zesty Shredded Fennel, Blue Cheese, and Bacon Salad, perfectly complemented by crispy garlic bread. This culinary masterpiece harmonises the bold, anise-like notes of shredded fennel with the creamy richness of blue cheese and the savory allure of crispy bacon. Each forkful is a journey through layers of textures and tastes, culminating in a delightful symphony that dances on your palate. Crowned with golden-brown crispy garlic bread, this salad is a celebration of contrasting elements that come together in a burst of culinary brilliance. Immerse yourself in this flavor-packed creation, where every bite is an invitation to experience the vibrant and zesty side of salad perfection.
Cooking Methods
- Blending
Serves
3Prep Time
15 minutesCooking Time
15 minutesIngredients
For the Salad:
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3 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced or shaved
200g Food Lover’s Market Streaky Bacon, cut into cubes
200g blue cheese, broken into chunks
60ml (1/4 cup) walnuts, roasted and roughly chopped
For the Dressing:
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60ml (1/4 cup) lemon juice
125ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
15ml (1 Tbsp) fennel, roughly chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Bread:
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125ml (1/2 cup) butter, softened
3 cloves garlic, minced
15ml (1 Tbsp) parsley, finely chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Small baguette, sliced
Directions
For the Salad:
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After thinly slicing or shaving your fennel bulbs, make sure to rub lemon juice onto the fennel to ensure it doesn’t brown.
In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy.
On your serving dish of choice, place the shredded fennel bulbs as the base layer. Top with your crispy bacon followed by the blue cheese and walnuts.
For the Dressing:
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In a small bowl or jar, combine all the ingredients and stir well. Drizzle over the top of your salad.
For the Garlic Bread:
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In a medium sized bowl, combine the softened butter, garlic, parsley and seasoning and mix well.
Slice your baguette and lightly smear the garlic and herb butter on both sides of your slices.
In a frying pan over medium heat, toast the baguette slices until golden brown and crispy.
Serve with the fennel salad and enjoy!
