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Fennel, Parsnip, & Pear Salad [Food Processor Attachment]

This perfect-for-winter salad is packed with whole grains and fresh vegetables and topped with a sweet, acidic, creamy dressing.

  • Total Time16 Minutes
  • Yield
    15 servings
  • DifficultyIntermediate

Dietary Interests

Vegetarian
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Submitted by

Vitamix

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound 340 g parsnips, ends trimmed, peeled if desired
  • 1 350 g fennel bulb, halved, stalks removed
  • 3 pears, halved, seeded
  • 2 cups 360 g cooked wheat berries [or barley, millet, buckwheat]
  • 1 cup 240 g 0% fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 lemon, peeled, halved
  • 5 fresh dill
  • 2 Tablespoons 30 ml red wine vinegar
  • 4 roasted garlic
  • 6 50 g deglet noor dates, pitted
  • 2 Tablespoons 30 ml extra virgin olive oil, optional
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt, optional

Directions

    1. Fit the Food Processor with the Julienne Disc and secure the lid.
    2. Place a parsnip lengthwise into the Large Food Chute. Secure with the large food pusher. Start the processor and press the parsnip through to julienne. Repeat this process for the remaining parsnips, pears, and fennel bulb.
    3. Remove ingredients from the Food Processor Work Bowl and add to a medium bowl along with cooked wheat berries. 
    4. Clean and dry the Food Processor Work Bowl, then fit it with the Multi-Use Blade. Add Greek yogurt, lemon, dill, vinegar, garlic, dates, oil, and salt to the bowl. Secure the lid, start the machine and process for 1 minute or until ingredients are mixed well. 
    5. Pour over julienned vegetables in the bowl and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition

1 serving (121 g)
Calories 140
Total Fat 2.5g
Total Carbohydrate 26g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 7g
Protein 5g
Sodium 340g
Saturated Fat 0g

Chef's Note

  • This recipe can be easily cut in half if desired and it's a great, easy-to-make side salad for your next gathering or potluck.
  • Freshly shaved gouda adds a nice touch to this salad—just toss it in with the other ingredients just before serving.
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