This light citrus salad with crunchy California walnuts is a perfect starter for those hot summer days.
Ingredients
6 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/2 cup Italian parsley, minced
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 green apples, tart, unpeeled
Approximately 3 fennel bulbs, large, with tops
Approximately 3 radicchio, thinly sliced (3 cups)
1 1/2 cups California walnuts, toasted, chopped
Boston lettuce leaves
PREPARATION
Combine lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, pepper and parsley in a bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil.
Cut apples in half, core. Slice thinly or julienne. Add to dressing, stirring to coat. Set aside.
Trim stems from fennel bulbs; set aside some of the fronds for garnish. Cut fennel in half lengthwise and cut into thin slices. Combine fennel and radicchio in large bowl.
Reserve 3/4 cup of the walnuts for sprinkling on top. Add remaining walnuts and apple mixture; toss to combine.
Plate on a bed of Boston lettuce leaves. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon of walnuts and garnish with reserved fennel fronds.