Apple Fennel Salad with Blueberries
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Apple Fennel Salad with Blueberries
Description
The Apple Fennel Salad with Blueberries features a fresh mixture of thinly sliced apples treated with lemon juice to prevent browning, shredded carrots, and slices of crisp fennel and turnip. These ingredients are tossed together and dressed with a tangy blend of white wine vinegar, brown mustard, and olive oil. Served atop a bed of lettuce, the salad is finished with dried blueberries and pecans, offering contrasting bursts of sweetness and crunch.
This salad has a mix of textures from the crisp vegetables and nuts, balanced by the tart dressing and fruity highlights from the blueberries and apples. The preparation method is straightforward, focusing on keeping the produce fresh and vibrant by carefully slicing and tossing with the dressing just before serving.
It works well as a light lunch, a side for grilled meats, or as part of a picnic spread. The combination of ingredients ensures a mixture of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors, making it versatile for various meal settings.
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 carrot
- 1 bulb fennel
- 1 bunch turnips for salad
- 2 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard
- 3 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cup lettuce
- 1/4 cup dried blueberries
- 1/4 cup pecans
Instructions
- Peel and core the apple and slice it thinly. Toss the slices with the lemon juice.
- Shred the carrots and add to the apples.
- Slice the fennel and salad turnips thinly and add to the apple mix.
- Mix the vinegar, mustard, and olive oil in a small bowl and then pour over the apple mix.
- When you are ready to serve put the lettuce on a plate, top withe apple mix, and sprinkle dried blueberries and pecans on top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 603mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 5564IU | 111% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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