In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Add the fennel and toss to coat.
Add the fennel fronds, cheese, pine nuts, and parsley and gently toss. Season to taste and serve.
RECIPE VARIATIONS
This simple fennel salad recipe is delicious as written. But for a fun variation, try customizing it with add-ins! Any of these would be great:
Fresh fruit. Add orange, grapefruit, or mandarin slices, or toss in some thinly sliced apple.
Herbs. Add fresh mint leaves or chopped fresh dill.
Other nuts. Swap out the pine nuts or almonds for toasted walnuts or pecans.
My favorite version of this salad has fresh orange segments and lots of mint. Let me know yours in the comments!
