Post-gym salad

 

There’s something so nice about opening the fridge and finding you have the makings for a good salad, isn’t there? I made this in about three minutes flat, after I got home from the gym completely ravenous. I loved the interplay of the aniseed elements (the fennel and the tarragon in the dressing), and the peppery elements (the arugula and the radishes). The cherry tomatoes added a little sweetness, and the tart, creamy dressing pulled the whole thing together. It’s also very easy on the eye. So I think I’ll make this again – perhaps even by design.

 

Ingredients:

 

A few handfuls arugula

A few slices of fennel bulb (or stalks, which is what I used), sliced

A few radishes, sliced

A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved

 

For the dressing:

1 tbsp mayonnaise (I used homemade since I had some on hand, but store bought would be fine)

1 tbsp chardonnay vinegar

1 tbsp good extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp chopped tarragon

A pinch of good salt

 

Method:

 

Arrange the salad ingredients prettily in a bowl; mix up the dressing ingredients, and drizzle the dressing over the salad; now gobble it rapidly – preferably while still wearing your scuzzy gym sweatpants.

Comments

[jd]

This salad looks divine!

I just love it when simple ingredients come together to create something that's both beautiful & delicious!

[Kate]

Thanks, jd! Your kind comment made my morning, especially since you have the honor of being my very first commenter. (I just started blogging, and was beginning to fear that the lack of comments meant I was doing something horribly wrong!) Anyway, I checked out your lovely blog, and wanted to thank you for your terrific post about organic produce - very useful and informative!

[Kelsey]

Looks amazing. I just discovered this blog & am adding it to my feed.

[Kate]

Thanks, Kelsey! I'm new to blogging, so you may well be the very first person to add me to their feed. I'm thrilled!