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Apple and Fennel Salad Recipe

Apple and Fennel Salad is a fresh, crisp, and easy-to-make dish that brings bright flavors to any meal.  Combining sweet, juicy apples with the subtle taste of fennel, this delicious salad works beautifully as a light side dish, a refreshing appetizer, or as a vibrant addition to holiday and weeknight menus.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Kitchen knife
  • Strainer
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples
  • 1 large fennel
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 tp 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.  Mix, making sure the sugar melts, then set it aside.
  • Remove the fronds, stems, and any hard parts from the fennel, then slice it thinly.
  • Core the apples and chop them thinly.
  • Place the chopped apples and fennel in a large mixing bowl, then pour the apple cider dressing from earlier.
  • Combine everything evenly, then add the drained capers and chopped chives.
  • Mix, taste, and adjust the seasoning, as desired.
  • Cover with a plastic and chill for about twenty minutes.
  • Mix again, then transfer your fresh salad to another plate.  Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook's Tip:  Remove the skin of the apples, if that's what you prefer.  I always keep them because I like the extra crunch they add to the salad.
  • Refer to the post for more tips and suggestions.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg