Fennel and Apple Salad
Fennel and Apple Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that beautifully marries the crunchy texture of fennel with the sweet crispness of apples, all drizzled in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. This salad is perfect for picnics, casual lunches, or as a stunning side dish for any gathering. With its delightful flavor profile and health benefits, this easy-to-make salad will soon become a staple in your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fennel bulb (about 200g)
- 2 medium crunchy apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 small red onion (about 70g)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the fennel bulb, removing fronds but reserving some for garnish.
- Core and thinly slice the apples; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine fennel, apples, onions, and parsley; gently toss together.
- Whisk olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl until emulsified; pour over the salad mixture and toss again.
- Transfer to serving plates or bowls, garnish with reserved fennel fronds, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg