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Apple fennel salad on a serving platter with a wood spoon.
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Apple Fennel Salad

This light apple fennel salad combines green apples, shaved fennel, arugula, and a light apple vinaigrette for a quick side salad that is perfect for spring.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dressing, Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 small servings
Calories: 116kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 bulb fennel, ends trimmed and very thinly sliced
  • 1 large green apple, shaved or sliced thin
  • cups arugula
  • ¼ cup Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • Optional: crumbled goat cheese, toasted pepitas

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Wash and dry fennel bulb and apple, using a sharp chefs knife or a mandolin, thinly slice. To preserve the apple, use a honey water mixture in the notes.
  • Whisk together ingredients for the dressing and add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. The dressing may taste a little tart, but it's wonderful once mixed together with everything.
  • Add shaved vegetables, arugula, and parsley and toss with the dressing.

Notes

  • To prevent browning - add 1 - 1 ½ cups of water with 1 tablespoon of honey and mix till combined. Place apple slices in the water and let them soak for 5 minutes. Remove and pat dry. 
  • Fennel can be found at most grocery stores in the fresh produce section, and Trader Joe's has them pre-trimmed. 
  • Use a sulfite-free dijon mustard. 
  • Fresh goat cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds are a wonderful edition, especially if the salad will be a main dish. 
  • Green apples can be substituted with honeycrisp, or pomegranate seeds, firm pears, or oranges (if not following a migraine elimination diet). 

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg