Fennel, Celery and Pomegranate Seed Salad
12 servings
30 minutes
This refreshing salad hails from sunny Italy, where the simplicity of ingredients reveals their natural flavor. Fennel adds a crunchy sweetness with subtle hints of anise, while celery contributes freshness and a slight bitterness. Pomegranate seeds, like precious rubies, adorn the dish and give it a bright tanginess. Dressed with lime juice and olive oil, the salad gains a delicate spiciness and a harmonious balance of flavors. It is the perfect dish for a summer gathering or light snack. It pairs wonderfully with fish or white wine and can also be an elegant addition to a festive table. Simple yet sophisticated, this salad delights with the freshness and juiciness of each ingredient.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
- Fennel: 3 pieces
- Celery stalk: 6 pieces
- Shallot: 1 piece
- Chopped parsley: 1 glass
- Celery leaves: 100 g
- Pomegranate seeds (arils): 1 glass
- Lime juice: 1 glass
- Olive oil: 1 glass
2
Mix fennel, celery, shallots, parsley, celery leaves (if available) with half of the pomegranate seeds in a large bowl.
- Fennel: 3 pieces
- Celery stalk: 6 pieces
- Shallot: 1 piece
- Chopped parsley: 1 glass
- Celery leaves: 100 g
- Pomegranate seeds (arils): 1 glass
3
Sprinkle with lime juice, mix; season with salt and pepper.
- Lime juice: 1 glass
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Serve, sprinkled with the remaining pomegranate seeds.
- Pomegranate seeds (arils): 1 glass
