Fennel and Green Apple Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Fennel and Green Apple Salad is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. With the aromatic crunch of thinly sliced fennel and the tart brightness of green apples, this salad is elevated by a zesty lemon-honey dressing that ties it all together. A sprinkling of fresh parsley and nutty Parmesan cheese adds layers of texture and flavor, making every bite irresistible. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this vibrant dish is ideal for light lunches, elegant dinners, or as a side to grilled meats or seafood. Try this unique and easy-to-make salad for a truly standout addition to your table! Keywords: fennel salad, green apple salad, lemon dressing, quick salad recipes, refreshing side dish, no-cook recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Fennel bulb
- 2 medium Green apple
- 1 large Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Trim the fennel bulb, removing the stalks and reserving the feathery fronds for garnish if desired. Cut the bulb in half lengthwise, and thinly slice it using a sharp knife or mandoline. Place the slices in a large salad bowl.
Core the green apples and thinly slice them into matchstick-sized strips. Add them to the salad bowl with the fennel.
Grate the zest from the lemon and set it aside. Then juice the lemon into a small bowl, making sure to remove any seeds.
In the same bowl with the lemon juice, whisk together the olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the fennel and apple mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad. Add the reserved lemon zest and the shaved Parmesan cheese.
Gently toss the salad one final time and taste for seasoning, adjusting with extra salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with a few of the reserved fennel fronds if desired, for added visual appeal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
811 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.7 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 928 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.2 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1878 mg | 40% | |
*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.
