Description
This Apple Fennel Salad with Walnuts is a crisp, refreshing, and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or side. The combination of sweet apples, crunchy fennel, and toasted walnuts is brightened with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, offering a delightful balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 apples, thinly sliced
- 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the produce: Thinly slice the apples and fennel bulb using a sharp knife or mandoline to ensure even, crisp slices.
- Combine salad ingredients: Place the sliced apples and fennel into a large bowl. Add the chopped walnuts to the bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the apple, fennel, and walnut mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to retain its fresh crispness and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- For best taste and texture, use crisp apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji.
- To add extra crunch and flavor, toast the walnuts lightly before adding to the salad.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours if necessary.
- For a vegan and vegetarian-friendly dish, this recipe contains no animal products.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste for preferred acidity and seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple fennel salad, walnut salad, fresh salad, healthy salad, easy salad, no-cook salad, light lunch, autumn salad
