Description
Looking to elevate your salad game? The Savory Fennel and Apple Salad is a delightful mix of crunchy fennel and tart Granny Smith apples, complemented by sweet dried cranberries and nutty pumpkin seeds. This vibrant dish is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for casual lunches, elegant dinner parties, or as a refreshing side dish, this salad comes together in just 10 minutes. With its nutrient-rich ingredients and versatile serving options, it’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a fresh and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head fennel
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon whole red peppercorns
Instructions
- Wash the fennel under cold water, trim off stalks and fronds, cut the bulb in half lengthwise, then slice thinly.
- Core the Granny Smith apple and slice it into thin wedges.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced fennel, apple wedges, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and whole red peppercorns; pour over the salad.
- Toss gently using salad tongs until well mixed; serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg