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Fennel Apple Salad

Fennel Apple Salad: Refreshing Crunch in Just 15 Minutes

Fennel Apple Salad is a tangy, nutritious dish combining crisp apples, crunchy fennel, peppery arugula, and toasted walnuts—in under 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups arugula can substitute with baby spinach
  • 1 bulb fennel thinly sliced
  • 2 medium apples e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 1/2 cup walnuts can substitute with pecans or sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese can substitute with nutritional yeast
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with avocado oil

Equipment

  • Salad spinner
  • sharp knife
  • mandoline
  • salad bowl
  • small jar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and dry the arugula, then place it in a large salad bowl.
  2. Slice the fennel bulb thinly and add it to the bowl with the arugula.
  3. Core and slice the apples into thin wedges, then add to the salad bowl.
  4. Chop the walnuts and toast them lightly, then sprinkle over the salad.
  5. Shave or crumble the Parmesan cheese over the salad.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and gently toss to combine ingredients.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Slice fennel and apples just before serving to maintain crispness. Store dressing separately if preparing ahead to keep salad fresh.

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