Crunchy Carrot and Fennel Salad

Ingredients

Salt

1/2 teaspoon or to taste

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon or to taste

Honey

1 tablespoon

Extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons

Fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, finely chopped

Fennel bulb

1 large, thinly sliced

Carrots

4 large, peeled and grated

Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables by grating the carrots and thinly slicing the fennel bulb.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, sliced fennel, and finely chopped parsley.
3. For the dressing, in a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Pour the freshly prepared dressing over the carrot and fennel mixture. Toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
5. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This also gives the carrots and fennel time to marinate and absorb the dressing.
6. Serve the salad chilled. This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance, making it a perfect dish for meal prepping or for events.