Fennel Apple Salad Recipe
A bright, light and refreshing Fennel Salad recipe with apples, fresh basil and cheese. Perfect side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
- 1-2 honey crisp apples diced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 cup fennel bulb (how to slice fennel)
- 1 cup manchego cheese diced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Approx. 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- Apples: Combine apples and lemon juice in a small bowl; stir to coat and set aside.
- Combine: Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients. Combine all ingredients in a medium salad bowl. Stir to combine.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning, as-needed. Enjoy!
Notes
- Shaved fennel salad: if you prefer, feel free to use shaved fennel instead of sliced.
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Making ahead: if you are making this ahead of time I would recommend adding the basil leaves right before serving, so they are fresh.
- Add ins: if you want a bit more of a bite, you can add in a little fresh red onion!
- Serving: this would be perfect for a light lunch with grilled bread OR as a holiday side dish to our standing rib roast recipe!
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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