# Shaved Fennel Salad

By Willy Bear · 2026-10-04 · https://ricottabear.com/shaved-fennel-salad


Crunchy, bright and fresh: paper-thin fennel in a lemon and honey dressing with shaved Parmesan, toasted pine nuts and parsley.

## The story

Fennel shaved paper thin goes crisp and sweet, and a lemony dressing takes the edge off its anise bite. Parmesan, toasted pine nuts and parsley finish it. It is great as written, and just as good with orange segments, thinly sliced apple or fresh mint tossed in.

Jeanine Donofrio and Phoebe Moore’s recipe from Love & Lemons, written out here in my own words.

## Recipe: Shaved Fennel Salad

Crunchy, bright shaved fennel salad with a lemon, honey and Dijon dressing, shaved Parmesan, toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley. Ready in 15 minutes.

> Status: UNTESTED. The author has not made this yet; quantities and timings may change.

- Makes: 4 servings
- Prep: 15 min
- Bake: 0 min
- Total: 15 min

### Ingredients

- 2 tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin
- 1 lemons, zest only
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
-  black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 fennel bulbs, medium, thinly sliced on a mandoline, plus 2 tablespoons chopped fronds
- 79 ml (⅓ cup) Parmesan or pecorino cheese, shaved
- 79 ml (⅓ cup) pine nuts, toasted, or sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped

### Method

1. **Dress the fennel.** In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the sliced fennel and toss to coat.
2. **Finish.** Add the chopped fennel fronds, cheese, pine nuts and parsley and toss gently. Season to taste and serve.

Notes: Good add-ins: orange segments, thinly sliced apple or fresh mint.