Yield: 4-6 Servings
Skill level: Easy
A refreshing lunch or dinner side with layers of flavor. The crisp, sweet pears are complimented by the anise-like flavor of the fennel. This salad is delicious, easy, and set to impress.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided
- 4 firm-ripe organic Superfresh Growers Anjou pears
- 2 large or 4 small fennel bulbs
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fennel fronds, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Fill a mixing bowl with cool water and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Peel pears, if desired, core, and cut into thin slices. Place in the lemon water to prevent browning.
- Cut the tops from the fennel bulbs and cut the bulbs in half lengthwise. Reserve any leafy tops, if desired, to use as a garnish.
- Use a paring knife to remove the triangular core and trim the bottom. Lay each half, cut-side down, on a cutting board and cut into very thin crosswise slices. Place into the lemon water to prevent browning.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil with the remaining lemon juice and maple syrup; season well with salt and pepper. Remove pears and fennel from lemon water and drain off any excess water. Arrange on a serving platter or four individual salad plates. Top with pomegranate arils. Drizzle with the lemon dressing and garnish with fennel fronds, if desired.
