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Fennel, Parsnip & Pear Salad

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
  • DifficultySimple
Fennel parsnip salad

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Ingredients

  • ¾ pound 340 g parsnips, ends trimmed, peeled if desired
  • 1 350 g fennel bulb, halved, stalks removed
  • 3 425 g firm d'anjou pear, 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 red wine vinegar
  • 4 roasted garlic
  • 6 50 g deglet noor dates, pitted
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, optional
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt, optional

Directions

    1. Place the Julienne Disc Blade into the Food Processor Work Bowl 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 and start the processor, running 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

Chef's Note

  • This recipe can be easily cut in half if desired, but makes a great side salad that is easy to put together and bring along to your next gathering or potluck.
  • Freshly shaved gouda is a nice touch to this salad, tossed in with the other ingredients just before serving.
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