Apple Fennel Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
Apple Fennel Salad Recipe
Description
The Apple Fennel Salad Recipe features crunchy fennel and apple slices dressed in a lightly sweet and tangy sauce made from mayonnaise, lemon juice, and maple syrup. The salad is finished with candied almonds roasted in butter and maple syrup until caramelized, providing a crunchy texture and a caramelized flavor accent. The combination of crisp vegetables and fruit with the soft, creamy dressing and the sweet nuts brings a dynamic contrast to the dish. Thin slicing ensures tenderness and easy eating, and using fennel fronds as garnish adds a mild anise aroma and visual appeal. This salad can be a refreshing accompaniment to a meal or a stand-alone light dish with a balance of creamy, sweet, and crunchy elements.
Ingredients
The Almonds
- ½ cup almond roasted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon butter
- A A pinch sea salt
- A A pinch black pepper
The Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise can use light
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste, sea salt
- black pepper to taste, sea salt
The Fennel Salad
- 1 red apple cored and thinly sliced
- 1 bulb fennel sliced thin
Instructions
- Put a piece of parchment paper on your counter. Add the almonds, maple syrup, butter, salt, and pepper to a small pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then stir the almonds until the liquid evaporates. Spread the almonds out on the parchment paper and let them cool.
- Combine dressing ingredients together and set aside.
- Toss fennel and apple with the dressing and top with the candied almonds. You can use the fennel fronds as a garnish, too.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 137IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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