Tomato, Fennel and Pine Nut Salad

4 servings

7 minutes

Salad of tomatoes, fennel, and pine nuts is a light and elegant dish of Italian cuisine inspired by Mediterranean traditions. Brightly colored tomatoes fill it with freshness, while fennel adds a refined anise aroma. Pine nuts contribute a pleasant nutty note and light crunchiness, while the dressing of olive oil and white wine vinegar harmoniously unites the flavors. This salad is an ideal choice for summer days and works well as a standalone dish or a side for fish and meat dishes. Easy to prepare, it delights with simplicity while being sophisticated at the same time. In Italy, such salads are often served as antipasti, awakening appetite and anticipation for the main feast.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 196.3
• Proteins: 4g
• Fats: 14.5g
• Carbohydrates: 13.3g

Ingredients

• Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• White wine vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
• Multicolored tomatoes: 500 g
• Chopped parsley: 0.3 glass
• Young fennel: 2 glass
• Pine nuts: 0.3 glass

Cooking steps

1. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • White wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Cut the tomatoes into small segments and place them in a large bowl. Add 2 cups of chopped fennel, parsley, and pine nuts. Drizzle with dressing and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Multicolored tomatoes: 500 g
   • Young fennel: 2 glasss
   • Chopped parsley: 0.3 glass
   • Pine nuts: 0.3 glass