Serve Fennel Salad with Peaches and Avocado

Meatless summer meals are high on my to-make list. I generally crave something light, not too heavy yet still filling. Im not sure this salad will fill you up entirely but itd be a great accompaniment alongside a piece of grilled fish or chicken or even some nicely grilled veggies.

The only real equipment you need, which I find comes in handy with all sorts of summer vegetables, is a mandolin. It has quickly become one of my most-used kitchen tools.

The fennel is crisp and delicious, while the orange and lemon add a nice combo of  sweetness and acid. The good news is the salad tastes better and better the longer it sits. Its a great thing to make the night before and then eat for dinner and lunch.

Adrianna Adarme is a food blogger and author living in Los Angeles, California. She writes the blog A Cozy Kitchen, where she shares comforting, everyday recipes from her kitchen. She recently authored her first cookbook, PANCAKES: 72 Sweet and Savory Recipes for the Perfect Stack. She's a lover of breakfast, pie (and sometimes even pie for breakfast), corgis and cute things. You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.