Apple, Fennel, Citrus Salad
This shaved fennel salad is as delicious as it is beautiful. Crisp fennel, sweet apples, and juicy pomegranate seeds come together with the most flavorful orange vinaigrette—seriously, it’s so good you’ll want to drink it straight from the mason jar.
Before I say anything else, let me make one strong recommendation: if you don’t own a mandoline, get one. A simple $20 mandoline is worth every penny if your goal is to eat more seasonal, local, healthy produce year-round. It shaves vegetables into perfectly thin slices, making them more enjoyable, more flavorful, and honestly… more fun to eat. Plus, it saves so much time in the kitchen.
Now, back to this salad.
If I were hosting a dinner party tonight, this would be the salad on the menu. It’s bursting with fresh flavor and incredible texture—the crunch is absolutely next level—and it comes together in minutes. Think 15 minutes flat for a restaurant-worthy side dish that looks impressive and tastes even better (whether or not your kids agree 😉).
Another bonus? This shaved fennel apple salad actually gets better as it sits. Let it marinate for a few hours, or even a couple of days in the fridge, and the flavors deepen while the crunch stays perfectly satisfying.
I hope you love this easy shaved fennel salad with orange vinaigrette as much as we do. It’s fresh, vibrant, and one you’ll find yourself making again and again. Enjoy!
Apple, Fennel, Citrus Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: o minutes Serves: 4 as a side
Orange Vinaigrette- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large or 3 medium size fennel bulbs
- 1 large apple
- 1 cup pomegranate ariels
- 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
- a few fennel fronds for serving
Preparation
- Make the dressing by combining all the ingredients in s small mason jar. Put on the lid and shake until well combine. Taste for seasonings and adjust as needed.
- Use a mandoline to thinly slice your fennel and apple. If you don't have a mandoline use a sharp knife and steady hand to get the veggies as thin as possible.
- In a large bowl toss together all the salad ingredients. Drizzle in the dressing and toss more. Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use this recipe as a guide and adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary