Tomato Fennel Salad-New Food To Me

I was looking for something a little different and this simple Tomato Fennel Salad from Ina sounded good! I've never tried fennel before so it's perfect for a New Food to Me post too. I loved that I could literally taste every distinct flavor in this salad. The fennel was crisp and while it did have anise flavor, it wasn't overpowering. I really look forward to making this salad when gorgeous garden tomatoes are abundant.

Ina says this can be served immediately, some comments suggested letting it marinate for a while. Mine marinated for about 3 hours and I will say, I preferred it fresh and while the lemon was vibrant. The fronds would have added some pretty green color but they were limp and wilted on the bulb I bought so I didn't use them.

Tomato Fennel Salad-from Food Network
1 1/2 lbs heirloom tomatoes
1 small fennel bulb
2 Tblsp good olive oil
2 Tblsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tblsp cider vinegar
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1. Core the tomatoes and cut into chunks (or in half if cherry tomatoes).
2. Remove the top from the fennel and slice the bulb very thin.
3. Mix everything, garnish with 2 Tblsp of the fronds if desired.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

My New Foods List:

(If my sons happen to read this... relax! I still promise fairly "normal" Sunday dinners...)
hominy ~ artichokes ~ fish sauce (I'm scared) ~ almond paste ~ oyster sauce (scared again) ~ gorgonzola ~ dates ~ brisket ~ parsnips ~ adobo ~ meringue powder ~ fennel ~ goat cheese (I'm told to be scared) ~ souffle ~ red velvet anything ~ curry ~ capers ~ chow chow ~ pot stickers ~ pho ~ ponzu sauce ~ fondant ~ fire roasted tomatoes ~ Gruyere ~ Quinoa ~ Tetrazzini any kind ~ Divinity ~ Meyer lemon ~ lemon curd ~ leeks ~ shallots ~turkey tenderloin and Chipotle Powder

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