Fennel and Apple Salad with Blue Cheese and Pecans
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with bold flavors, this Fennel and Apple Salad with Blue Cheese and Pecans is the perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and tangy. Delicate slices of crunchy fennel and tart Granny Smith apple are tossed in a light, zesty dressing of olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, ensuring a vibrant base. The salad is elevated with crumbled blue cheese for a creamy, tangy kick and toasted pecans for a delightful crunch. Served over a bed of fresh mixed greens and finished with a touch of lemon juice, this no-cook dish is both elegant and simple—ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal as a light lunch, dinner side, or a standout dish at your next gathering, this salad brings together gourmet flavors that are as nutritious as they are delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece fennel bulb
- 1 piece Granny Smith apple
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 75 grams blue cheese
- 50 grams toasted pecans
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens
Instructions
Trim the fennel bulb, removing the stalks and tough outer layers. Reserve a few fronds for garnish if desired. Slice the fennel bulb very thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife, then place the slices in a large salad bowl.
Cut the Granny Smith apple into quarters and remove the core. Slice the apple thinly and toss it with the lemon juice in a small bowl to prevent browning.
Add the apple slices to the salad bowl with the fennel.
Crumble the blue cheese into small chunks and set aside.
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the fennel and apple mixture, tossing gently until everything is evenly coated.
Add the mixed greens to the bowl and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle the toasted pecans and crumbled blue cheese over the top of the salad.
Garnish with fennel fronds (optional) and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.3 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 2345 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 616 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1989 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
