Photo by: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
Raw fennel is crisp and tasty, a perfect complement to apples and arugula.
Southern Living SEPTEMBER 2010
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake walnuts in a single layer in a shallow pan 7 to 9 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
2. Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil and next 4 ingredients; season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cut apple, fennel, and celery into thin slices, using a mandoline or sharp knife. Toss arugula with a small amount of vinaigrette. Arrange arugula on a serving platter. Toss apple, fennel, celery, and parsley with desired amount of vinaigrette. Top arugula with apple mixture; sprinkle with walnuts and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with any remaining vinaigrette.
Try This Twist!
Crunchy Carrot-Beet Salad: Substitute 2 medium-size peeled beets and 2 large carrots for apples, fennel, and celery. To prevent hands from being stained, hold beets with a paper towel or wear rubber gloves while slicing.
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Marian's Apple-Fennel Salad recipe