¾ C fresh fennel bulb, sliced thin and roughly chopped
½ C celery, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh fennel leaves, chopped
1 large avocado, cut into cubes
½ C lemon basil dressing
S&P to taste
*Optional - ½ C crumbled feta cheese
For the Lemon Basil Dressing:
juice of 1 extra large lemon or 2 medium lemons
1 clove garlic chopped
1 C loosely packed fresh basil leaves
¼ C 0% plain greek yogurt
1½ Tbsp honey
¼ C good quality olive oil
S & P to taste
Instructions
For the lemon basil dressing - Add all ingredients except for olive oil into a blender or use an immersion blender. Blend until basil is thoroughly mixed. Slowly drizzle olive oil in with blender on until combined. Add S & P to taste, set aside.
In a large bowl add chopped cucumber, fennel, celery and fennel leaves. Add dressing and mix until coated. Season with S&P to taste. Add chopped avocado and feta if using and gently fold into salad.
Recipe by Good Thyme Kitchen at https://www.goodthymekitchen.com/cucumber-fennel-salad-with-lemon-basil-dressing/