Crisp Apple-Fennel Salad with Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Total
15 min
Ingredients
U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
1 large crisp apple (e.g., Honeycrisp), cored and thinly sliced 1 small fennel bulb, cored and very thinly sliced (reserve 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fronds) 2 cups (60 g) baby arugula 1/4 cup (30 g) thinly sliced red onion 1/3 cup (35 g) walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard 1 tsp (7 g) honey 1 tsp (1 g) finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 tsp (1 g) lemon zest Kosher salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 large crisp apple (e.g., Honeycrisp), cored and thinly sliced 1 small fennel bulb, cored and very thinly sliced (reserve 2 tbsp / 30 ml chopped fronds) 2 cups (60 g) baby arugula 1/4 cup (30 g) thinly sliced red onion 1/3 cup (35 g) walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard 1 tsp (7 g) honey 1 tsp (1 g) finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 tsp (1 g) lemon zest Kosher salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Place the sliced apple, fennel, arugula, red onion, and toasted walnuts in a large bowl. 2. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, thyme, lemon zest, a pinch of salt, and several grinds of black pepper until emulsified. 3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste. 4. Sprinkle chopped fennel fronds over the top and serve immediately.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 161 kcal
Carbohydrates: 12.2 g
Protein: 2.1 g
Fat: 12.7 g
Saturated fat: 1.5 g
Fiber: 2.5 g
Sodium: 21 mg
Potassium: 185 mg
Calcium: 42 mg
Iron: 0.69 mg
Vitamin A: 22 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 8 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:33:42+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.