Fennel and Cucumber Relish

Brighten up your meals with this crisp and zesty Fennel and Cucumber Relish—a perfect balance of refreshing flavors and crunchy textures! This no-cook recipe combines finely diced fennel, cooling English cucumber, and sharp red onion, enhanced with the aromatic touch of fresh dill. A tangy dressing made with lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and a hint of sweetness ties everything together, making this relish a versatile condiment. Ready in just 15 minutes and simple to prepare, it’s the ultimate accompaniment for grilled meats, fish, or sandwiches, or it can double as a light, summery side dish. Refrigerated to allow the flavors to meld, this relish is as convenient as it is delicious. Perfect for healthy, fresh, and quick mealtime inspiration!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium fennel bulb, finely diced
• 1 medium English cucumber, finely diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash the fennel bulb, cucumber, and red onion thoroughly. Pat dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.

Step 2

Trim the fennel bulb by cutting off the stalks and removing any tough outer layers. Dice the fennel into small, uniform pieces.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and finely dice it. Removing the seeds is optional, but it can help prevent excess moisture in the relish.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion and chop the fresh dill leaves.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced fennel, cucumber, red onion, and dill.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine. Ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, lemon juice, or dill.

Step 9

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled as a topping for grilled meats, in sandwiches, or as a refreshing side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	631.8 grams (631.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	275

Total Fat 14.90g	19%
Saturated Fat 2.20g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1295mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 37.10g	13%
Dietary Fiber 9.40g	34%
Total Sugars 18.90g
Protein 5.60g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 174mg	13%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 1430mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.0%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 48.7%