Meet your perfect Thanksgiving salad. With radicchio leaves, sliced fennel, apples and a tangy maple-Dijon vinaigrette, this wintry side dish is a welcome palate cleanser between bites of heavier foods. Don’t forget to garnish with fennel fronds — they add vibrant color and delicate, earthy flavor.
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Ingredients
Method
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick baking sheet.
Remove fennel fronds and reserve. Quarter fennel bulbs and remove core, then cut into ¼-inch-thick slices. Toss sliced fennel with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper on prepared baking sheet. Roast until tender and edges begin to brown, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
Meanwhile, in a small jar with a lid, combine ½ cup olive oil, shallot, mustard, maple syrup, vinegar, 1 tablespoon water and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Shake well until emulsified.
In a large bowl, gently toss roasted fennel, Treviso, apple and parsley with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat. Garnish with fennel fronds and a grinding of fresh black pepper before serving.