Shaved Fennel Apple Salad With Kale
Fennel apple salad has sliced apples, shaved fennel, fresh herbs, massaged kale, and a tangy lemon dressing. This refreshing fall salad is gluten free and dairy free.
Ingredients
Tangy Lemon Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- zest of 1 small lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- diamond crystal kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fennel Apple Salad
- 8 cups chopped curly kale tough stems removed
- 1 large fennel bulb core removed
- 1 medium apple of choice cut large sections around the core
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves minced
- ¼ cup shelled pistachios finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Season to taste with more kosher salt or freshly ground black pepper as needed.
- In a large bowl, add the chopped kale along with one tablespoon (or so) of the dressing. Use clean hands to massage it for about a minute to tenderize the leaves.
- Use a mandoline slicer with a protective glove to shave the fennel and apple into paper-thin slices. Then add them to the bowl of massaged kale, along with the mint and pistachios.
- Pour over the dressing and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!
Notes
This salad makes 4 if eating it as a main dish with an added protein or 6 it serving it as a side dish.
See the blog post for helpful tips and storage.