German Fennel Salad Recipe – Mutti's Fenchelsalat Rezept (2024)

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Mutti'sfennel salad, aka Fenchelsalat, would be an unusual addition to your salad repertoire. Tasting a bit like anise, it pairs really well with apple slices to balance the flavors.

Topped with a vinaigrette, this easy salad recipe is quick to make and an outstanding accompaniment to your buffet recipes.

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Make this fennel salad either mixed together with apples or serve the apples on the side. If you're mixing in the apples, Granny Smith's are really nice.

I've used Gala apples and the color of the peel is a nice touch.

Fennel is ...

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Fennel looks like, and does, belong to the carrot family. Amazingly, it smells and tastes like anise ... with a licorice flavor.

Fennel is an interesting vegetable to use, not only in German salads, but also as a cooked vegetable. Try it roasted or in a gratin. You'll find it an unusual flavor that compliments many different meats.

You'll probably find that you can grow fennel quite easily where you live. It's a very hardy perennial ... considered invasive in some areas, so you'll want to check it out before you plant.

If you happen to have kennels or stables, plant it nearby. It's considered to be good at driving away fleas!

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Oma says,

Dip your apples in a bit of lemon juice/water to keep them from turning brown. They'll look so pretty dressing up this salad.

Hummus?

Yep. Hummus. Sylvie, my daughter-in-law, shares that hummus dressing is delicious in thisand explains how to make the changes. Her easy hummus recipethat's the basis for the salad dressing so quick to make and it's becoming wildly popular in Germany. Try it. I think you'll like it too!

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German Fennel Salad Recipe – Mutti's Fenchelsalat Rezept

Mutti'sfennel salad, aka Fenchelsalat, would bean unusual addition to your salad repertoire. Tasting a bit like anise,it pairs really well with apple slices to balance the flavors.

Topped with a vinaigrette, this easy salad recipe is quick to make and an outstanding accompaniment to your buffet recipes.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

none

Total Time

10 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 fennel bulb
  • 2 apples
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoonsvinegar
  • ¼cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the fennel by removing theroots. Trim off the upper leaves. Cut the fennel, vertically, intoquarters. Remove the tough core. Slice the fennel very thinly or use amandolin.
  2. Either peel andcore the apples and then slice thinly if you wish to mix together withthe fennel. If you wish to serve the apple slices separately, as shownabove, then quarter the apples and remove the cores. Slice.
  3. Prepare vinaigrette by mixing together the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix the vinaigrette with the fennel (and or apple slices) and serve.

Notes/Hints:

  • Do dip your apples in a bit of lemon juice/water to keep them from turning brown. They'll look so pretty dressing up this salad.

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By Oma Gerhild Fulson


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This fennel salad is an unusual addition to your salad repertoire. Tasting a bit like anise, it tastes so good when served with apples to balance the flavours.


Ingredients: fennel bulb,apples,lemon juice,vinegar,oil,sugar,seasonings,

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FAQs

German Fennel Salad Recipe – Mutti's Fenchelsalat Rezept? ›

Use the stalks on one side as a handle to give you a good grip. Chef's tip: If you want to shave it ahead of time, drop it into a bowl of iced water to keep it crisp; not lemon juice, which will soften it. Always save the fronds of fennel to use as a herb garnish on top of the finished dish.

Why put fennel in ice water? ›

Use the stalks on one side as a handle to give you a good grip. Chef's tip: If you want to shave it ahead of time, drop it into a bowl of iced water to keep it crisp; not lemon juice, which will soften it. Always save the fronds of fennel to use as a herb garnish on top of the finished dish.

What is fennel salad made of? ›

Shaved fennel, thin zucchini coins, arugula, dill, nuts, and feta are tossed with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. That's it, really. Dead simple. I use this mandoline to make feathery whispers of fennel, but if a knife is what you've got, that'll work too.

Is fennel water a laxative? ›

Fennel Water: Rich in fibre which stimulates bowel movements and relieves constipation. Basil Water: Reduces Inflammation in the gut and promotes healthy digestion by improving gut mobility.

What part of fennel can you not eat? ›

Technically speaking, all parts of the plant are edible, but most people will find the stalks too tough and fibrous to eat. The leaves can be chopped and used to flavor salads, dressings, marinades and sauces. They tend to have a slightly more citrusy flavor than the base. The base (or bulb) is delicious raw or cooked.

Is fennel good or bad for you? ›

Fresh fennel bulb is a good source of vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin critical for immune health, tissue repair, and collagen synthesis ( 2 ). Vitamin C also acts as a potent antioxidant in your body, protecting against cellular damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals ( 3 ).

Why do Italians love fennel? ›

For example, Italians often eat fennel raw at the end of a meal, saying it helps with digestion and cleansing. If you do a quick search, you'll find that Fennel Bulbs are an impressive source of dietary fiber, which we all know is amazing for digestion and gut health!

Can you eat raw fennel? ›

Every part of it is edible, from the bulb to the flowers, and it can be eaten raw or cooked. Though the stalks and leaves are edible, fennel recipes most often call for the bulb. When raw, it has a crisp texture similar to celery and a fresh licorice flavor.

Why do chefs use fennel so much? ›

Though often overlooked by home cooks, this versatile ingredient is beloved by chefs for its pleasantly sweet, fresh flavor and mild aromatic character.

What happens if we drink fennel water daily? ›

If you face a lot of problems related to digestion then start drinking fennel seeds water or tea everyday. By promoting the production of the gastric enzymes, fennel seeds keep all digestion related issues at bay. It keeps the digestive tract healthy. It treats constipation, indigestion, and bloating too.

What are the disadvantages of fennel water? ›

Taking fennel might increase the risk of bleeding or bruising in people with bleeding disorders. Hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids: Fennel might act like estrogen.

Why do chefs put vegetables in ice water? ›

Keep those veggies green—really green

The one from the ice-water bath will have a softer, runnier yolk than the one left on the counter to cool. An ice water bath will slow down and stop the cooking process rapidly because water absorbs a large amount of energy in the form of heat.

What are the side effects of fennel water? ›

Side effects of Fennel include:
  • difficulty breathing.
  • tightness of chest/throat.
  • chest pain.
  • nausea.
  • vomiting.
  • hives.
  • rash.
  • itchy or swollen skin.

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