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Fennel and Green Apple Salad

April 3, 2015 by Aida 7 Comments

If you’re in the mood for a crisp, bright salad, that’s still hearty enough to fill you up, then you’re in the right place. This Fennel and Green Apple Salad is made with shaved fennel, thinly sliced green apples, roasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and it’s topped with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. The dressing is a simple lemon vinaigrette that bring out the brightness in the fennel and apples.

Fennel Green Apple Salad|The Crafting Foodie

Fennel is available all year, but it’s sweetest in the late fall until early spring. But, I have to be honest with you, I often crave this Fennel and Green Apple Salad in the summer. It’s so crisp and light with such a mild flavor, that it’s perfect at a barbecue or to take on a picnic.

I’ve made this Fennel and Green Apple Salad in the winter and the summer, numerous times,  and I have to say that the difference is subtle. I have yet to come across bitter, out-of-season fennel. Maybe I’ve just been lucky, but I’m still planning to make this delicious salad all summer long.

Fennel Apple Salad|The Crafting Foodie

Over the past few weeks I’ve been enjoying this Fennel and Green Apple Salad for dinner along with some grilled fish or chicken. It’s nice and filling without feeling heavy. Plus, because the fennel is so hearty, it holds up well even overnight. I would add the salad greens immediately before serving, but the fennel and apple can sit in the lemon vinaigrette for quite a while before wilting.

While there are some great winter salads out there, I can’t wait for summer to be in full swing so that I can get my hands on some of my favorite salads with fresh corn, bell peppers, beets, zucchini, and eggplant!

Fennel Apple Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette|The Crafting Foodie

Fennel and Green Apple Salad
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 3 Adults
Shaved fennel and green apples pair beautifully with sweet dried cranberries, roasted walnuts, parmesan cheese, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
  • 1 fennel bulb
  • 1 Granny Smith apple
  • 2 1/2 to 3 ounces of tender salad greens
  • 3 tbs walnuts
  • 3 tbs dried cranberries
  • 3 tbs of Parmesan, shaved
  • ground pepper
  • flaky sea salt
  • 1/2 a large lemon, juice and zest
  • 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spread the walnuts over a baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Remove and allow them to cool completely.
  3. Slice off the tips of the fennel, leaving only the blub.
  4. Slice the fennel bulb vertically to expose the core of the blub. Remove and discard the core.
  5. Placing each half of the fennel blub on its flat side, thinly slice the fennel. If you have a mandolin, you can shave the bulb into paper thin slices.
  6. Half and core the green apple. Cut into thin slices.
  7. Place the fennel and apple in a large bowl along with the salad greens, salt, pepper, cranberries, and lemon zest. Toss to combine.
  8. Chop the roasted walnuts. Add to the salad.
  9. Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the salad. Toss to combine.
  10. Using an peeler, shave pieces of Parmesan cheese to top the salad.
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Comments

  1. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    April 3, 2015 at 4:04 am

    Aida, can you believe I’ve never used fennel before? I’ve always wondered how to use it. (Now I know!) Excited to try this salad and the lemon vinaigrette sounds yummy. Thanks for this great springy recipe !

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 18, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      I’m so glad, Allie! Fennel is really easy to work with, and the salad is so refreshing! I hope you give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  2. Zainab says

    April 6, 2015 at 4:11 am

    Oh what a lovely salad!! The fennel and apple combo is just amazing!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      April 18, 2015 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks so much Zainab! I have a weakness for green apples in sweet and savory dishes, so this salad is definitely a favorite 🙂

      Reply
  3. Tonya says

    April 7, 2015 at 12:05 am

    Fennel salad that’s a new one. My greedy curiosity is on overload. A must try.

    Reply
  4. Michelle says

    April 7, 2015 at 8:06 am

    Lovely and wonderful flavors! Great recipe.

    Reply
  5. Julia says

    April 7, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    What a great salad combo!

    Reply

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