May 2012

Salad

Grilled Fennel, Tomato and Baby Greens Salad with Bacon
From Our Partner : Dole Veggies

Grilled Fennel, Tomato and Baby Greens Salad with Bacon

Prep: 30 min.
Serves: 3 to 4

You'll Need
  • 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed, cut through core into ⅓-inch-thick (8 mm) slices
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pkg. (7.75 oz / 220 g) DOLE® Extra Veggie™ with Grape Tomatoes
  • 3 to 4 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
  • Red Wine Vinaigrette (recipe below)

 

Prep and Cook
  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Lightly brush fennel slices with oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill 14 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until tender crisp. Cut slices in half.
  • Combine salad blend, tomatoes from pouch, fennel and bacon in large bowl. Toss with Red Wine Vinaigrette, to taste.

Red Wine Vinaigrette
Combine 3 Tbsp (45 mL) red wine vinegar, 1 garlic clove coarsely chopped, ½ tsp (2.5 mL) Dijon-style mustard, ½ tsp (2.5 mL) dried oregano crushed, ½ tsp (2.5 mL) salt and ½ tsp (2.5 mL) black pepper in blender. Cover; blend until smooth. Slowly add ⅓ cup (80 mL) olive oil in thin stream until blended. Makes about ½ cup (120 mL).

For more recipe ideas, visit www.dolesalads.ca

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