Fennel leaves are feathery and go mushy really fast and are therefore probably unsuitable for inclusion in mixed salad leaves. I haven't bought any for absolutely yonks but I'm sure they also do not put in sliced up fennel root either. The flavour may come from the rocket leaves.
Have you tried tasting each individual leaf to isolate which one has the flavour you are asking about?
beebs,
Jun 22, 8:26pm
we have tried, the taste pops up occassionaly in a favourite restaurant dish we sometimes eat, and we cant work out what it might be, coriander maybe???I just thought one of the wise and wonderful might know on here, it is not something i have struck (yet) in the mixed salad leaves bags i have brought from countdown
beebs,
Jun 22, 8:27pm
and its definitely leafy, but as alot of it is 'baby greens' it may just be a small something else
frances1266,
Jun 22, 8:28pm
Finely sliced fennel is often used in salads and has a lovely refreshing taste.
wheelz,
Jun 22, 8:32pm
I adore fennel in salads, this one is divine !! Fennel, Apple, Pecorino and Red Onion Salad From Tina Duncan - White Tie Catering, Christchurch Serves 6 2 fennel bulbs, finely sliced 100g mung bean sprouts 1 large red onion, sliced 50g roasted shelled pistachios 2 Braeburn apples, cored and sliced 50g pecorino, shaved 100g rocket leaves In a large bowl combine sliced fennel, bean sprouts, onion, and pistachios. Add apple and thoroughly toss through dressing and layer onto a salad platter with pecorino and rocket. Serve immediately. Great served with pork schnitzel or pork chops. Citrus Dressing 50ml lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon grainy mustard salt and pepper to taste 150ml extra virgin olive oil Combine lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt and pepper and whisk together. Add oil and whisk to combine.
indy95,
Jun 22, 8:40pm
That sounds very tasty, wheelz.
245sam,
Jun 22, 8:47pm
Chervil? We have occasionally bought a salad mix labelled 'With Herbs' and I think, from memory, that the list of ingredients actually includes chervil.
Hope that helps.:-))
wheelz,
Jun 22, 8:57pm
245sam wrote: Chervil? We have occasionally bought a salad mix labelled 'With Herbs' and I think, from memory, that the list of ingredients actually includes chervil.
OP said it was a restaurant salad, so more likely something they add, rather than a store bought salad.
kinna54,
Jun 22, 9:32pm
chicory? Certain lettuce types have a chicory flavour, especially in baby green form.
lythande1,
Jun 22, 10:27pm
heaps of herbs have an aniseed flavour. fennel itself. Dill. caraway. Cicely Hyssop korean mint tarragon
beebs,
Jun 22, 10:33pm
thanks, i didnt realise! Its a real power hit flavour.....and we just wondered what it was, thats all, thanks
beebs,
Jun 23, 8:12pm
get in mixed salad greens, fennel!
beebs,
Jun 23, 8:26pm
we have tried, the taste pops up occassionaly in a favourite restaurant dish we sometimes eat, and we cant work out what it might be, coriander maybe!I just thought one of the wise and wonderful might know on here, it is not something i have struck (yet) in the mixed salad leaves bags i have brought from countdown
beebs,
Jun 23, 8:27pm
and its definitely leafy, but as alot of it is 'baby greens' it may just be a small something else
wheelz,
Jun 23, 8:32pm
I adore fennel in salads, this one is divine ! Fennel, Apple, Pecorino and Red Onion Salad From Tina Duncan - White Tie Catering, Christchurch Serves 6 2 fennel bulbs, finely sliced 100g mung bean sprouts 1 large red onion, sliced 50g roasted shelled pistachios 2 Braeburn apples, cored and sliced 50g pecorino, shaved 100g rocket leaves In a large bowl combine sliced fennel, bean sprouts, onion, and pistachios. Add apple and thoroughly toss through dressing and layer onto a salad platter with pecorino and rocket. Serve immediately. Great served with pork schnitzel or pork chops. Citrus Dressing 50ml lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon grainy mustard salt and pepper to taste 150ml extra virgin olive oil Combine lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt and pepper and whisk together. Add oil and whisk to combine.
245sam,
Jun 23, 8:47pm
Chervil! We have occasionally bought a salad mix labelled 'With Herbs' and I think, from memory, that the list of ingredients actually includes chervil.
Hope that helps.:-))
wheelz,
Jun 23, 8:57pm
245sam wrote: Chervil! We have occasionally bought a salad mix labelled 'With Herbs' and I think, from memory, that the list of ingredients actually includes chervil.
OP said it was a restaurant salad, so more likely something they add, rather than a store bought salad.
kinna54,
Jun 23, 9:32pm
chicory! Certain lettuce types have a chicory flavour, especially in baby green form.
beebs,
Nov 1, 1:43pm
thanks, i didnt realise! Its a real power hit flavour.and we just wondered what it was, thats all, thanks
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