Lemon Fennel and Dried Apricot Salad
A refreshing olive oil dish that combines the crispness of fennel with the sweetness of dried apricots.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Level
- Easy
- Heat
- Mild
- Region
- trk
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free

Measures
1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.
Ingredients
- 2 fresh fennel bulbs
- 8 dried apricots
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 handful fresh mint
- 1 tbsp flaked almonds
Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.
Method
- 1
Slice the fennel into thin strips and place them on a serving plate.
- 2
Dice the dried apricots into small cubes and add them over the fennel.
- 3
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- 4
Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- 5
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and flaked almonds before serving.
Note. You can place the sliced fennel in lemon water to prevent browning.
Questions
What can I use if I don't like fennel?
Finely chopped celery stalks work perfectly as a substitute.
How long can it be stored?
It stays fresh for 2 days in an airtight container in the fridge.