Name: Arugula & Caramelized Fennel Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs
Yield: Serves four
Ingredients: 1 bulb fennel, halved and cut into 1/2 inch wedges; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1/8tsp sea salt; 1/8tsp freshly ground black pepper; 16 Breton Gluten Free Original with Flax crackers (1/2 sleeve); 1 bunch arugula (roughly 4 cups); 1/4c shaved pecorino romano; fennel fronds, for garnish; Juice of one lemon (2 tbsp); 1/4c extra virgin olive oil; 1/8tsp of sea salt; 1/8tsp of freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients

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for the salad:

1 bulb fennel, halved and cut into 1/2 inch wedges
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/8tsp sea salt
1/8tsp freshly ground black pepper
16 Breton Gluten Free Original with Flax crackers (1/2 sleeve)
1 bunch arugula (roughly 4 cups)
1/4c shaved pecorino romano
fennel fronds, for garnish

for the dressing:

Juice of one lemon (2 tbsp)
1/4c extra virgin olive oil
1/8tsp of sea salt
1/8tsp of freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss fennel with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper, and place onto baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until fennel is caramelized. Let fennel cool to room temperature.
Add the Breton Gluten Free Original with Flax crackers to a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs are formed (yield: roughly 3/4 cup crumbs). Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add crumbs and stir frequently until crumbs are golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Meanwhile, add arugula, fennel, and cheese to a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine. Before serving, top with breadcrumbs and fennel fronds for garnish.