Frugal Gourmet's Basic Fennel Dressing
Elevate your salads and roasted vegetables with the Frugal Gourmet's Basic Fennel Dressing, a quick and flavorful recipe that combines pantry staples with a touch of culinary flair. Toasted fennel seeds are the star ingredient, lending a subtle anise-like aroma that pairs beautifully with the tartness of red wine vinegar and fresh lemon juice. A hint of honey and minced garlic create a perfectly balanced dressing that’s light, zesty, and slightly sweet. Whisked together in just 10 minutes, this versatile vinaigrette is not only budget-friendly but also packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors that will brighten any dish. Perfect for meal prep, it can be stored and shaken up for an easy anytime drizzle!
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 medium Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a small skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the fennel seeds for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Step 2
Transfer the toasted fennel seeds to a mortar and pestle (or use the back of a spoon) and crush them lightly to release their oils.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, combine the crushed fennel seeds, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and honey.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic, salt, and ground black pepper to the bowl.
Step 5
Whisk everything together vigorously until the ingredients are well emulsified.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to suit your preference.
Step 7
Use immediately or transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well before serving if stored.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (128.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 545.6 |
| Total Fat 56.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1184.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.5g | |
| Protein 0.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 30.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 96.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories