Celery, Fennel and Apple Salad

I first made this Celery, Fennel and Apple Salad back in the summer, and it’s such a simple, palate-cleansing dish that it was quickly added to my summer meal rotation. I figured it’s also perfect for post-holiday dinners: it’s citrusy, cold, and refreshing.

This salad is just one big bowl of crunchy things and a simple citrusy dressing tossed together. It’s meant to be served as part of a meal along with other salads and dishes, so people can take a bit of what they want. I like serving it alongside charred tomatoes with yogurt, meatballs, and couscous (recipe coming soon!), for example. I like to super finely slice the ingredients, but I know a lot of people don’t have the patience for that, so using a mandoline might be a good idea.

Start by trimming and coring the fennel. This is the most difficult part, everything else is extremely easy. If you need some help with that here’s a great video on how to cut up fennel. I like adding walnuts and fresh herbs if I have them on hand, like basil, chives, or parsley. Finish it off with plenty of parmesan shavings – you can also try blue cheese crumbles. The dressing is a very basic vinaigrette that is meant to enhance the flavors.

An Antioxidant-Rich Salad

This refreshing salad is loaded with antioxidants. Fennel is a good source of vitamin C and celery is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, helping reduce cancer risk and lower inflammation. And Honeycrisp apples are rich in fiber and antioxidants. It’s just basically a natural way of cleansing your body! Watch the video below – and follow me on tiktok while you’re at it 😉

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