Description
Revitalize your meal with this Shaved Apple, Fennel, and Arugula Salad! This refreshing dish combines crisp apples, aromatic fennel, and peppery arugula, all drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side dish, each bite offers a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor that will impress your guests. Easy to make and packed with nutrients, this salad is not just tasty but also a healthy addition to any menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 1 large tart apple (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly. Thinly slice the apple using a sharp knife or mandoline. Trim the fennel bulb and shave it into thin slices.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the arugula first, followed by the shaved fennel and apple slices. Drizzle half of the dressing over these ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad using tongs or clean hands to combine without bruising the ingredients. Add more dressing if needed.
- Serve immediately on a platter or in individual bowls, optionally garnished with fennel fronds or additional apple slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg