Mussel Salad With Fennel


Course : Seafoods
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Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


12 small red potatoes -- (1-1/2 pounds)

48 medium fresh mussels scrubbed and debearded

1 medium fennel bulb with stalks -- (1-pound)

1/2 cup sherry vinegar

3 tablespoons diced red onion

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon

2 tablespoons olive oil

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon pepper

3 cloves garlic -- minced

2 medium tomatoes -- cut into wedges

6 cups torn romaine lettuce

2 cups torn radicchio

2 large hard-cooked eggs -- quartered lengthwise
 

Preparation / Directions:


Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. Steam mussels, covered, 10 minutes or until shells open; discard any unopened shells. Trim tough outer leaves from fennel. Dice stalks to equal 1 cup; set aside. Cut fennel bulb in half vertically; discard core. Cut each half crosswise into thin slices to measure 1/2 cup, and set aside. Reserve remaining fennel for another use. Combine vinegar and the next 6 ingredients (vinegar through garlic) in a large bowl, and stir well. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing; set aside. Add potatoes, mussels, fennel, and tomato wedges to bowl; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Combine reserved 1/4 cup dressing and greens in a bowl; toss well. Yield: 4 servings.


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