Chopped Fennel Salad with Vietnamese Dressing

Makes: 4 Servings
Preparation: 20mns
Total time: 20mns

Benefits:
This salad combines lots of fabulous nutrients together: Fennel contains many great health-promoting antioxidants and a unique phytonutrient called Anethole that acts as an anti-inflammatory. It is also a good source of Vitamin C. Did you know that half a cup of sesame seeds contains three times more calcium than half a cup of whole milk? In addition to being an excellent dietary source of calcium, sesame seeds are also a good source of manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1 (thiamin), zinc, vitamin E, healthy protein, and dietary fiber. 

Ingredients:
Chopped Salad:
1 fennel bulb with fronds, ¼ inch chopped
¼ cup chopped purple and green cabbage
1 small carrot peeled and finely chopped
Dressing:
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves of minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion

Directions:

1. Combine chopped salad ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over the chopped salad and toss to evenly spread the dressing.

Source: Kyle Willets, Photo: Kris Carr