Description
This Shaved Apple, Fennel and Arugula Salad is a delightful combination of fresh, crisp ingredients tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. The peppery arugula, sweet apple, and aromatic fennel create a perfect balance of flavors, while the toasted walnuts and shaved Parmesan add a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Fennel:
- 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly shaved
Apple:
- 1 large crisp apple (such as Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
Arugula:
- 4 cups fresh arugula
Others:
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shaved fennel, sliced apple, and arugula.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Finish and Serve: Top with chopped walnuts and shaved Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of fresh chopped mint or a handful of dried cranberries.
- Using a mandoline will help achieve paper-thin slices of fennel and apple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
