Fennel & Peach Salad with Mint & Pesto

Fennel & Peach Salad with Mint & Pesto This peach salad has all my favorite ingredients: fresh herbs, crisp fennel & juicy peaches. Pistachios, pesto & feta give it tangy, rich pops of flavor. SUMMER  /  SALAD  /  GLUTEN FREE I think fennel is way too underrated. It’s one of my absolute favorite vegetables and I’m just waiting for the day that it becomes “the new” kale so that everyone will love fennel salads as much as I do. The wisps of raw fennel soak up the olive oil and lemon juice just enough that they slightly wilt, but still keep a tender bite. I usually pair fennel salads with something juicy (peaches!), something creamy (feta and/or pesto), and something crunchy (pistachios). Here’s what’s in this super simple fennel & peach salad: Of course, I tossed on a handful of mint and basil for good measure. This is a great side dish, or add some roasted chickpeas to make it more of a meal. It keeps well in the fridge f...