Celery, Fennel and Apple Salad
Crisp, fresh, and full of texture, this fennel, celery, and apple salad makes an elegant side for everything from roast chicken to pasta.
Ingredients
Equipment
- Mandoline
Salad:
- 1 bulb fennel, trimmed, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper
To serve:
- Parmesan shavings
- Toasted walnuts, chopped optional
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or chives), optional
Instructions
- Make the dressing: whisk the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl or measuring cup, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine fennel, apple, celery, and walnuts if using. Add the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with Parmesan shavings and fresh herbs. Serve.