Description
Refreshing Fennel Apple Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the essence of summer to your table all year round. With crisp apples and crunchy fennel tossed in a zesty dressing, this salad offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors that can elevate any meal. Perfect as a side or standalone dish, it’s simple to prepare yet packed with flavor, making it an instant favorite for gatherings or leisurely lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or mint, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fennel by trimming off the stalks and slicing it thinly using a knife or mandolin.
- Core the apples and slice them into wedges or cubes. Toss immediately with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced fennel and chopped apples. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Add the chopped herbs and season with salt and pepper, giving it one final gentle toss.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnishing with extra herb sprigs or toasted nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg