Apple Fennel Salad with Honey Celery Seed Dressing
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Apple Fennel Salad with Honey Celery Seed Dressing is a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and nutty notes. Thinly sliced apples and fennel create a crunchy, aromatic base, while a bed of mixed greens offers a tender backdrop. Toasted walnuts add a rich, earthy crunch, and the star of the show—a luscious honey celery seed dressing—ties everything together with its zesty sweetness and subtle spice. This salad is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, showcasing fresh, wholesome ingredients at their best. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a light lunch, side dish, or a crowd-pleasing starter at your next gathering. Perfect for fans of fresh, seasonal salads!
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Ingredients
- 2 large Apple (firm, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 large Fennel bulb
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 cups Mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 0.5 cup Walnuts (optional, toasted)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Celery seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the apples: Core the apples and slice them thinly into wedges. Leave the skin on for texture and color. Toss the slices with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning, then set aside.
Step 2
Prepare the fennel: Trim the green fronds off the fennel bulb (reserving a few for garnish, if desired). Slice the bulb very thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife. Toss with the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice.
Step 3
Assemble the base: In a large serving bowl or platter, spread the mixed greens evenly.
Step 4
Add toppings: Layer the sliced apples and fennel over the greens. Sprinkle the toasted walnuts on top, if using.
Step 5
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, celery seeds, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Step 6
Dress the salad: Drizzle the honey celery seed dressing evenly over the salad right before serving.
Step 7
Garnish and serve: Garnish with reserved fennel fronds if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the crisp, refreshing flavors!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1019.6 grams (1019.6g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1225 |
| Total Fat 80.90g | 104% |
| Saturated Fat 10.40g | 52% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.50g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1400mg | 61% |
| Total Carbohydrate 129.50g | 47% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.30g | 94% |
| Total Sugars 93.60g | |
| Protein 16.50g | 33% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 349mg | 27% |
| Iron 7mg | 41% |
| Potassium 2451mg | 52% |
Source of Calories