Fennel, Apple and Radicchio Salad with Walnuts
Description
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.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 270 cal
- Total Fat: 24 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 326 mg
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g