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Arugula, Endive, and Fennel Salad with Chunky Olive Vinaigrette

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Spicy arugula, slightly bitter endive, and sweet fennel come together in a salad with the briny help of coarsely chopped olives in the lemony dressing.

Cooks' notes:

Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before using.

Arugula and endives can be washed 1 day ahead and chilled in resealable bags lined with damp paper towels.

Fennel can be sliced 1 day ahead and chilled in a resealable bag lined with damp towels.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup mixed Italian or Greek olives, pitted and chopped
1 fennel bulb (3/4 pound), trimmed
2 bunches arugula (about 6 ounces total), torn into bite-sized pieces
2 Belgian endives (about 9 ounces total), cut crosswise into 1 inch pieces

Equipment:

an adjustable-blade slicer

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together lemon zest and juice, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined. Stir in olives.

    Step 2

    Halve fennel lengthwise and remove core, then thinly slice crosswise using slicer.

    Step 3

    Just before serving, toss fennel, arugula, and endives with just enough vinaigrette to coat and salt and pepper to taste.

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