MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Tomato-Cucumber Salad w/Fennel Dressing Categories: Squash, Vegetables, Herbs, Citrus Yield: 4 servings 2 Fennel bulbs (3/4 lb); - trimmed, thin sliced, - fronds reserved as garnish 1/4 c + 1 tb olive oil; divided Salt & fresh ground pepper 1 tb Fennel pollen 1 tb Lemon juice 1/2 tb Fennel seed 2 lb Heirloom tomatoes; in 2" - pieces 1/2 lb Lemon cucumbers; thin - sliced 1/2 lb Watermelon cucumbers; halved - lengthwise Flaky sea salt; garnish Set the oven @ 375°F/190°C. In a large bowl, toss the sliced fennel with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread into an even layer on a baking sheet and bake until slightly golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely, then transfer to a blender with the remaining oil, the fennel pollen, lemon juice, fennel seeds, and 1/2 cup water. Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes and cucumbers with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter and garnish with fennel fronds and flaky sea salt to serve. Recipe by: Eli Sussman RECIPE FROM: https://www.saveur.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM