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Spanish Anchovy, Fennel, and Preserved Lemon Salad

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Spanish Anchovy, Fennel, and Preserved Lemon SaladTina Rupp

Spanish anchovies in vinegar (boquerones) are milder than salted anchovies and have a light pickled taste. They are available in the refrigerated section of some specialty foods stores and online from markys.com.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 8 first-course servings

Ingredients

9 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
5 ounces mche or baby arugula
1 large fennel bulb, very thinly sliced, divided
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced, divided
1 tablespoon minced purchased or homemade preserved lemon*
8 ounces Spanish white anchovies in vinegar or smoked trout

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Combine mche, 1/2 cup fennel, 1/3 cup onion, and preserved lemon in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Arrange on platter. Top with remaining fennel and onion, then anchovies. Drizzle with more dressing and serve.

  2. Step 3

    *QUICK PRESERVED LEMONS: Combine 1 thinly sliced lemon, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and 4 teaspoons coarse sea salt in small skillet. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Per Serving

One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal) 228.82
% Calories from Fat 73.5
Fat (g) 18.63
Saturated Fat (g) 2.83
Cholesterol (mg) 24.10
Carbohydrates (g) 6.67
Dietary Fiber (g) 2.80
Total Sugars (g) 0.31
Net Carbs (g) 3.87
Protein (g) 9.39
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

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