Description
This Refreshing Fennel Apple Salad is the perfect summer dish, combining the crispness of juicy apples with the aromatic crunch of fresh fennel. Tossed in a zesty lemon dressing, this vibrant salad bursts with flavor and is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fennel bulb (about 200g), thinly sliced
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples (about 300g), cored and cut into matchsticks
- 1/2 small red onion (about 30g), thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the fennel thoroughly; remove tough outer layers and slice thinly.
- Core and cut apples into matchsticks or cubes.
- For a milder flavor, sauté red onion in olive oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes; otherwise, use raw.
- In a large bowl, combine fennel, apples, and red onion; toss gently.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Toss until well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg