Apple Fennel Salad
A refreshing and crunchy salad combining crisp apples, fennel, and celery, topped with cranberries, pecans, and a tangy citrus dressing.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 0.25 cup orange juice (juice of 1 orange)
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Fennel
- 1 bulb fennel bulb (thinly sliced)
Fruits
- 3 pieces Granny Smith apples (halved, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 3 stalks celery (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup honey roasted pecans (coarsely chopped)
- 0.25 cup fresh mint (chopped)
- 0.25 cup shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Instructions
- In a jar, combine orange juice, olive oil, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Shake until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, toss fennel, apples, celery, cranberries, pecans, mint, and cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh for maximum crunch and flavor.