The tangy lemon-dijon dressing is perfect with the peppery bite of arugula and light licorice flavor of fennel. Topped with the salty tang of Pecorino Romano brings it all together.
Ingredients Needed for Arugula Fennel Salad Recipe
Arugula or Baby ArugulaLarge fennel bulbShallotFresh lemon juiceDijon mustardFresh thymeGarlicOlive oilKosher salt or sea saltBlack pepperPecorino Romano (or shaved parmesan cheese)
How to Make Arugula and Fennel Salad
This salad comes together quickly. Slicing the fennel (shaved fennel) is the hardest part. In a small bowl or jar whisk the shallot, lemon juice, dijon mustard, thyme, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Slowly drizzle the olive oil in while whisking constantly. Set aside. Trim the stalks of the fennel and discard. Slice in half and remove the core. Use a mandoline to slice the fennel thin (or a sharp knife). We highly recommend a mandoline! In a large salad bowl toss, the thinly sliced fennel and arugula leaves together. Drizzle half of the lemon dressing over the salad and toss. Reserve the remaining dressing for those who might like more. Top with shaved Pecorino Romano. Or you can use Parmesan. The amount will depend on your preference. We like loads! Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if desired. You can also garnish with a few fennel fronds. There is one thing I can’t tolerate and that’s soggy overdressed salad greens. This is why I recommend just using half at first. A simple salad with peppery arugula and crunchy fennel tossed in a lemon-dijon vinaigrette and topped with Pecorino Romano. Perfect side salad for any meal!
Arugula Salad Recipe Options
This is a simple salad that you could change up with different additions.
Try adding toasted pine nuts or walnuts.Not a fennel fan? Replace it with thinly sliced celery or radishes.Not an arugula fan? Use spring mix greens instead.Try adding some shaved apples for a little sweetness.Switch up the cheese and use feta if you like.Make a meal and add in some leftover chicken.
Other Salad Recipes
Cucumber Radish SaladSpinach Salad with Curry Mustard VinaigretteBlue Cheese Wedge SaladPan-Seared Salmon Salad with Lemon Dijon VinaigretteHomemade Greek Salad
