Fennel and Apple Salad

Name: Fennel and Apple Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Fennel; 1 Granny Smith Apple; 6 Walnuts; 30 g of Salad; 3 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 tablespoon of Lemon Juice; to taste of Salt; to taste of Black Pepper

Crisp and delicate, this Fennel and Apple Salad is a tasty side dish enriched with walnut kernels and a light dressing made with oil and lemon. Ready in 10 minutes, it's also perfect to enjoy as an appetizer.

Difficulty Easy
Preparation 10 minutes
Servings for Serves 4

When it comes to Quick and Easy Side Dishes, salads immediately come to mind. If you’re tired of the usual Green Salad, it’s time to try this Fennel and Apple Salad. Crispy and flavorful, it’s a true concentration of nutrients perfect for fighting seasonal ailments. Creating a Fruit-Based Salad is definitely a winning idea, especially when you know how to combine different flavors and textures.

The crispy texture of Fennel pairs perfectly with the slightly tart flavor of Granny Smith Apples, a variety that works exceptionally well in salads. We’ll add some Walnut kernels and some Green Salad leaves to add color and complete this Fennel and Apple Salad.

Among other Fennel Salad recipes, we recommend trying the Fennel and Cucumber Salad, the Fennel and Pear Salad, or explore a classic Sicilian combination with the Orange and Fennel Salad.

Ingredients for Serves 4

1 Fennel
1 Granny Smith Apple
6 Walnuts
30 g of Salad
3 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon of Lemon Juice
to taste of Salt
to taste of Black Pepper

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To prepare the Fennel and Apple Salad, start by thoroughly washing the apple and fennel under running water.
Clean the fennel by removing the ends and the hard core inside, then slice it very thinly using a mandoline slicer. Transfer it to a salad bowl and set aside for now.
Remove the apple core and slice it with the mandoline to obtain slices about two millimeters thick. Add them to the fennel and quickly toss together.
Separately, roughly chop the walnuts with a knife and add them to the sliced vegetables along with the cleaned salad greens.
Create a dressing by emulsifying olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, and use it to dress the salad just before serving. You’ll get a light yet flavorful side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

For an even richer version, you can make the Fennel Salad by adding cheese cubes of your choice. Bavarian Emmental cheese works perfectly, as its sweetness integrates beautifully into the dish.

Tips

We recommend dressing the Fennel and Apple Salad at the last moment to prevent the lemon’s acidity from making the vegetables lose their characteristic crunchiness.

Storage

The Fennel and Apple Salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.