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Shaved Fennel Salad

Crisp Shaved Fennel Salad with Apples for a Refreshing Crunch

Enjoy this Crisp Shaved Fennel Salad combining vibrant flavors of fennel, Honeycrisp apples, and radishes for a refreshing crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 55
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bulb Fennel Choose firm, bright white bulbs for the best quality.
  • 1 medium English Cucumber Substitute with any other crisp cucumber variety if unavailable.
  • 1 medium Honeycrisp Apple Feel free to use Fuji or other sweet apple varieties as a substitute.
  • 4 Radishes Any radish variety can work.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Provides healthy fats.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Can be replaced with sea salt.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Coarsely Ground Pepper Using freshly ground pepper is recommended.

Equipment

  • Mandoline or sharp vegetable peeler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Using a mandoline or a sharp vegetable peeler, carefully thinly slice the fennel bulb, cucumber, and Honeycrisp apple to about 1/8 inch thick.
  2. Transfer the sliced fennel, cucumber, and apple into a large mixing bowl. Gently toss the components together with your hands.
  3. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad mixture, followed by a sprinkle of kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper.
  4. Using your hands or salad tongs, gently toss the salad to evenly distribute the dressing.
  5. Top your salad with thinly sliced radishes and the fronds reserved from the fennel bulb. Gently toss again.
  6. Serve your Crisp Shaved Fennel Salad immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mg

Notes

Use a mandoline for uniform slices. Dress just before serving for the best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one day, undressed.

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