Herb Salad with Pistachios, Fennel, and Horseradish

A fresh and vibrant salad combining crisp fennel, mixed herbs, and toasted pistachios with a zesty horseradish and lemon dressing. Perfect balance of fresh, spicy, and nutty flavors.

4 servings
11 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • 1 small fennel bulb
  • 4 cups torn butter lettuce
  • cups fresh parsley leaves
  • ½ cup fresh tarragon leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated peeled horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • to taste black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toss pistachios, fennel seeds, and 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Season with salt. Transfer to a small bowl; let cool.

    3 min

  2. 2.

    Toss fennel, lettuce, parsley, tarragon, chives, lemon zest, and horseradish in a large bowl. Add lemon juice; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Add remaining 1/4 cup oil and toss to coat, then add half of pistachio mixture and toss just to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    Serve salad topped with remaining pistachio mixture.

    1 min

  5. 5.

    Do ahead: Pistachio mixture can be made 2 days ahead; store tightly wrapped at room temperature.