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Chopped Cucumber, Pear, and Fennel Salad

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Christopher Testani

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 Servings

Ingredients

2

pounds English hothouse cucumbers, cut into ¾-inch cubes

1

large fennel bulb, fronds separated, bulb cut into ½-inch cubes

½

teaspoon fresh lemon juice

2

pears, peeled, quartered, cored, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 2 cups)

¾

cup pomegranate seeds, divided

¾

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place cucumbers in a large resealable plastic bag. Place fennel fronds in another resealable plastic bag. Place fennel bulb in a large bowl of water and top with lemon juice; cover. Chill cucumber, fennel, and fronds overnight.

    Step 2

    Combine cucumber, fennel bulb, pears, and ½ cup pomegranate seeds in a large bowl. Add Granny Smith Apple Cider Vinaigrette; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with reserved fronds and remaining ¼ cup pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition Per Serving

8 servings
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 110 Fat (g) 5 Saturated Fat (g) .5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 15 Dietary Fiber (g) 3 Total Sugars (g) 9 Protein (g) 1 Sodium (mg) 55