Description
Roasted Grape & Shaved Fennel Salad is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any meal. Roasting red grapes enhances their natural sweetness, which pairs beautifully with the crunchy texture of shaved fennel. Tossed in a light balsamic dressing, this salad is both refreshing and visually stunning, making it perfect for summer barbecues or elegant dinners. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this unique dish that’s as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups red grapes (halved)
- 1 medium fennel bulb (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (e.g., mint or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread halved grapes on the baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast grapes for 20-25 minutes until blistered and caramelized.
- While grapes roast, thinly slice the fennel bulb.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Once roasted grapes cool slightly, combine them with sliced fennel in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg