Description
Fennel Salad with Apples and Radishes is a refreshing, colorful dish that brings together the anise flavor of fennel with the sweetness of crisp apples and the peppery zest of radishes. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for summer picnics or as a light side dish at dinner gatherings. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, it is best served chilled, offering a deliciously satisfying experience that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables: thinly slice the fennel using a knife or mandoline, dice the apples (removing seeds), and slice the radishes.
- In a large bowl, combine fennel, apples, radishes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until coated.
- For enhanced flavor blending, chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Serve garnished with extra parsley or toasted nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg