While hunting for a little something to serve as a first course, I pulled together this salad. Made with what I had on hand, it’s proof that you don’t need a fully stocked kitchen to create something delicious — just a few of your favorite ingredients! I hope this inspires you to create something delicious and exciting with whatever you have on hand one day.
Prepare the ingredients: Slice the fennel and radishes. Peel and slice the orange.
Make the lemon dressing: In a salad bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice (about 2 parts olive oil to 1 part juice).
Assemble the salad: Add the fennel, radishes, oranges, parsley, shaved Parmesan, and a pinch of sea salt. Sprinkle the parsley and chives over the top.
Mix the salad and serve!
Making a simple salad for a starter is so fast and fun when you have a few fresh ingredients and a splash of creativity! You can find more ideas in the notes.
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