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Nectarine and fennel salad with almonds and herbs on a white plate
Alyssa

Nectarine and Fennel Salad

Nectarine and fennel salad with miso dressing is quick and easy to make and to die for. Perfect for hot summer days, vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 238

Ingredients
  

  • 20 g white (shiro) miso paste 1 heaped tbsp
  • 1 juicy lemon zest & juice
  • 1 tsp maple syrup 5 ml
  • 30 ml extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp
  • 2 fennel bulbs
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 big handful almonds (or almond flakes)
  • 2 juicy nectarines
  • ΒΌ red onion really thinnly sliced
  • salt & pepper
  • 30 g fresh coriander or basil, leaves chopped

Method
 

  1. Zest lemon into a small bowl. Add miso paste and juice of half a lemon (more if desired). Whisk until homogenous, then add olive oil and maple syrup. Salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Shave fennel really thinly using a mandoline or a sharp knife.
  3. Toast fennel seeds in a dry frying pan until fragrant - transfer to a pestle and mortar and crush well.
  4. Toast almonds in the same frying pan until lightly charred and fragrant. Chop roughly.
  5. Place sliced fennel, chopped coriander, crushed fennel seeds and the dressing in a mixing bowl - toss well to coat. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Arrange dressed fennel on a platter along with slices of nectarine. Top with chopped almonds and extra coriander leaves.

Notes

This dish is perfect for summer and is both vegan and gluten-free.