Name: Crunchy Cucumber and Fennel Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/4 cup buttermilk; 2 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped chives; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill; 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled cucumber; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb; 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery; Salt and pepper to taste

I created this when my herbs were overflowing. It makes for a refreshing, crunchy salad to enjoy on those hot summer days. I used an English cucumber because of its mild flavor, but other types can be used as well. —Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Crunchy Cucumber and Fennel Salad

Contest Winner

0 | 0 Reviews Add your review

Yield:8 servings

Prep:15 min

Save Saved Saving email print

Ingredients

1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled cucumber
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
Salt and pepper to taste

Text Ingredients

Shop Recipe

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together the first six ingredients until smooth. Whisk in parsley, chives and dill; set aside.

Place cucumbers in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 20 minutes. Rinse and blot dry with paper towels.
Add cucumber, fennel and celery to dressing; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 20 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Tester

Margaret Knoebel

Margaret is a recipe editor/tester at Taste of Home, where she prepares recipes for the photo studio and creates cooking videos. She tests the recipe contest submissions for Taste of Home, so if you submit recipes often, Margaret knows your name and loves to read about how you created each dish! She’s an alumna of the Culinary Institute of Amer...