Description
Brighten your day with this Refreshing Fennel Apple Salad, where the crispness of fresh apples meets the subtle anise flavor of fennel. This vibrant dish is perfect for gatherings or as a light meal, bringing a delightful crunch and a splash of color to your table. With minimal prep time and a unique flavor profile, it’s sure to impress your guests and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fennel bulb (about 200g), thinly sliced
- 2 medium tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith), cored and cut into wedges
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fennel by removing the outer layers and slicing it thinly. Core the apples and cut them into wedges, leaving the skin on.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sliced fennel, apple wedges, red onion, and chopped parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour over the salad mix.
- Gently toss everything together using two forks or clean hands until evenly coated with dressing.
- Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg