Have you ever tried roasting fennel and carrots with a little touch of balsamic vinegar and garlic? If you have not, trust me, you are missing out on something amazing. Roasting makes fennel and carrot a little sweeter and big on flavour. In addition, this caramelized salad is a gorgeous-looking dish that is apt for your date night sides. Salads or plant-based sides are always an important part of our meal plan. I was looking for something unusual compared to the everyday salad and found this flavour combination too good to be true.
What is Fennel?
Fennel is a herb, and it has an anise, liquorice taste. If you have tried fennel seeds as a spice, you must be knowing that bulbs are from the same plant. It’s sweet in taste and has an amazing texture. Usually, it is used raw in salads but roasting makes its flavour really unique.
What Ingredients Are Needed for This Roasted Salad?
Fennel- Fresh and gorgeous-looking fennel is a must for this recipe. Freshness and quality of produce matters a lot when making a salad or grilled side. We don’t use many spices in this dish and the flavor of the vegetable shines. Carrot- Fresh and gorgeous-looking carrots have an amazing taste after roasting. Shallots- Shallots are a little sweeter in taste- that’s why I have used them with fennel and carrots. You can definitely use onions of your choice. Balsamic Vinegar- This makes all the difference to the roasting process. Garlic Powder- If you have not tried balsamic vinegar and garlic powder yet, it’s magical. Olive Oil- I have used extra virgin olive oil in this roasting process and loved it. Lemon Juice Salt Ginger Lemon Sriracha Dry Blend- I have used this dry spice blend, but you can use any dry spice blend. Poultry seasoning works perfectly in this recipe.
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