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A rustic ceramic plate with a fennel apple salad of thinly sliced green apples, fennel, and chopped walnuts, garnished with fresh dill, set on a brown textured surface.
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Fennel Apple Salad

Any variety of apple will work here; use your favorite! This is written for four but could easily be doubled, tripled or more.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Author: Marissa Stevens

Ingredients

For the Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

For the Salad

  • 2 small fennel bulbs cored and cut into thin strips (or 1 large bulb)
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples or 4 small, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
  • tablespoons chopped fennel fronds for garnish
  • shaved Parmesan cheese to taste

Instructions

Make the vinaigrette:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until smooth and lightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (If you prefer a little more acidity, you can add another splash of lemon juice at the end.)

Assemble and serve the salad:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced fennel and apples. Drizzle vinaigrette over and and toss gently to coat. Divide between 6 bowls or arrange on a platter. Garnish with walnuts, fennel fronds and shaved Parmesan; serve.

Notes

  • Mandoline for Texture: I prefer using a mandoline to slice the fennel and apples as thinly as possible—this is the key to a professional-tasting salad texture.
  • My Must-Toast Tip: If your walnuts are raw, don't skip toasting them. It transforms their flavor from bland to rich and crunchy. You can do it in a dry skillet or on a rimmed baking sheet in a 350˚F oven for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Prep Ahead: You can make the vinaigrette up to 3 days ahead and store it in the refrigerator. Just shake it well before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg

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