This hot chicken liver and fennel salad is a delightful combination of spicy and flavorful ingredients. The chicken livers are sautéed in spices and served on a bed of fresh fennel, greens, and tangy vinaigrette. It's a perfect dish for a light lunch or dinner and will surely impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken livers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- For the vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken livers, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the livers are browned and cooked through.
- Remove the livers from the skillet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to make the vinaigrette.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced fennel and mixed salad greens.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Place the cooked chicken livers on top of the salad and serve immediately.
Interesting Facts
Chicken livers are high in iron and a good source of Vitamin A.
Fennel has a licorice-like flavor and is packed with antioxidants.
This salad is a great way to incorporate organ meats into your diet.