Made this salad tonight and absolutely loved it! Can kale salads please be your biggest chapter in the upcoming book? All the flavors complimented each other perfectly, great texture and crunch from the fennel and pumpkin seeds. That is a good suggestion for the commenting order. They can be used for teas and for spicing up many dishes. Thanks for reading, Stephanie. Or chicken on this (if you eat meat) would be great too. Thanks, Lindsay! Microplane zester, for removing zest from lemon. I think I have four kale salads on my cookbook list, all new! And the best thing about it is that the braised fennel I made at home was even better than the one served in the restaurant. Thanks again for another wonderful, healthy recipe! It’s a great pack-for-lunch option. Roughly chop the cranberries and add them to the bowl. Slice off the fennel stem tops and root, then halve. Hooray! It looks fantastic! Add the lemon juice, remove the lid and cook for 1 more minute until all the liquid reduces to a glaze. See our, Please let me know how it turned out for you! I’m thinking about making it again for the holiday. You can discard the stalks, I tried cooking them a few times, but they always remain though. Still trying to convince the husband :) Fennel sounds perfect in this salad. I made this salad last night for dinner and had the leftovers this afternoon for lunch and both were absolutely delicious! More about Cookie and Kate », Follow us! I used a Pink Lady, btw, and it worked fine. I’ve made salads with fennel, roasted fennel and I have even tried a soup… which I didn’t like much, so I have to work some more on finding a really good soup recipe. Easy to make and super delicious. This Spiralized Apple Fennel Salad is great as a snack on its own or as a side, especially one accompanying a pork chop or ribs. I’m with you on your love for kale salads! This salad looks super yummy… How much would you say it makes (2 people, 3 people)? Thanks Kate (& Cookie) – another great recipe. Adjust the taste with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper. I made it as a test run the Saturday before Thanksgiving and my father-in-law ended up having seconds and said he doesn’t even think he has had kale before! Can’t wait to try. My picky father and sister ate this salad like it was the best thing ever. Glad you enjoyed it. All rights reserved. The fennel is amazingly crunchy with a slight anise flavor. Crispy, Crunchy Apple Fennel Salad with Walnuts and Honey Estimated time: 10 min When apple first met Your comment made me smile. Thank you so much, Liz! This recipe is excellent! Perfectly sweet and juicy! Benriner mandoline, for slicing feathery strips of fennel. Sounds like your kids have quite a palate. Summer CSA Week #4 – Penn's Corner Farm Alliance says: June 15, 2018 at 8:58 am […] Recipe: Fennel Apple Salad, Tuscan Braised Fennel, Pasta with Roasted Fennel and Lemon […] Love this salad, plan to make it many more times and it’s a great salad to make over the holidays! Glad you found my salad! What a beautiful salad! Amazing salad with a phenomenal dressing! Thank you for your review. Cut the Fennel vertical side, and remove the core. Cookie and Kate is a registered trademark of Cookie and Kate LLC. Wow, you are quick, Wendy! Make it dairy free/vegan: Skip the goat cheese. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. So tasty! It is fresh and aromatic and it stands out in any dish. Where Is My Spoon is a blog where you will find delicious and family friendly recipes, all made from scratch. Hello! !” comment. the kale … yum … i really need to start making salads with kale at home – so delicious. I made it again on Sunday and plan on doubling the recipe for Thanksgiving. Wonderful, Janice! It’s crisp, sweet (but not too sweet) and features seasonal fennel and apple, which is a new-to-me pairing that you will definitely see again. This salad is delicious! You just feel good serving it to them. Thank you, Cris! I like to add some of the lemon juice and olive oil to the kale when massaging it. Glad you enjoyed this one. This is the fall I try fennel for the 1st time (I KNOW)! I’m sorry, that was totally an oversight on my part. For best flavor, let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving. Loved this recipe! I haven’t seen organic fennel except once on Fresh Direct. I’m writing a post about cooking with whole foods on my own blog, and I’d like to share this with full credit. Welcome to the blog. I’ve always got pepitas on hand, and this week the local orchard was selling huge boxes of apple “seconds” for $7 a box, fennel and lovely dark kale was on sale at Kroger, and as I wandered Aldi’s I spied logs of goat cheese from across the produce bins. This was yummy! Email me when Kate or another C+K reader replies directly to my comment. Fennel and I had a complicated relationship for a long time… There are only a few things I don’t like when it comes to food and especially to vegetables, fennel was one of them. (Be careful!) Hi Joanna, I’m so glad you enjoyed your first fennel experience! Wow, this was so good! I’ve never tried fennel (anything licorice-like scares me away) but I’d totally be willing to give it a try in this salad. Thanks for your review. I always pre-wash my produce. Still learning to love fennel…I do like it roasted on burgers though! Loved this salad! To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients until emulsified. Actually, during our recent holiday in Croatia, I sent my husband shopping and asked him to bring some fresh dill. Today. p.s. Does it keep well for left overs? I love fennel and bet it is wonderful combined with apple! This was delicious! Thank you for your hard work I make one of your recipes at least once a week! I love that you can dress a kale salad in the morning and it won’t be soggy at lunch! My roommates loved it, and we are all planning to bring leftovers for lunch tomorrow! This recipe is the whole reason I bought myself a zester : ). I used sultanas as I couldn’t get a hold of dried cranberries and added avocado as well. Toss fennel, apple, clementine segments, kalamata olives, and Swiss chard together in a large bowl. Always free • Unsubscribe anytime, The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. The fennel seeds are just amazing, I loved them long before I started to like the fennel bulb. Ingredients 3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more to taste ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste Freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 large To carry in my lunchbox, I prepared the dressing the night before and cut the apple, kale and fennel just before leaving for work. Heat the butter and the oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan. I’m absolutely loving your quick salad recipes and can’t wait to try some of them out. Adjust the taste with a little sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. This stuff makes me smile. made it with Butternut Squash roasted and cubed per Bittman and it was amazing! Great recipe. I appreciate the review. (Also, it takes a really special salad for my husband to go in for seconds.). I’ll admit that licorice-flavored fennel was a bit of an acquired taste for me, but now I can’t get enough of it. As for keeping overnight, it was possibly even better. The fennel bulb has that distinctive anise taste, it is firm, fresh and very crunchy. Thank you, Erin! I put it in every salad we ate during the holiday…. Arrange the salad on the serving plate. I didn’t have any cranberries so I chopped up a few dried figs. Heat the butter and oil in a large pan. Braised fennel and apples in the pan or skillet, a quick and delicious side dish. I actually made a fennel salad with orange this week – you’re right that the fennel is an acquired taste, but I think shaving it makes it a bit more delicate. 1 tablespoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest (from about 2 lemons) ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh Meyer lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ¾ teaspoon … Since it is summer I substituted a gala Apple and can’t wait for fall to try the honey crisp. Stir gently for 1 minute until the sugar caramelizes slightly. Reserve some of the fronds and set aside. This salad was delicious! love kale salad. Recipe: Celery Root, Fennel, Pear and Apple Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette houstonchronicle.com - Greg Morago. Well, I’ll take it! What a lovely combination! If you made the recipe, please choose a star rating, too. I served it with a cheese plate, crackers, grapes and wine, of course. This recipe sounds delicious and it looks amazing as well. Thank you so much for your creative ideas! Thanks for the recipe! Likely going to reprise it with avocado for a vegan Thanksgiving dinner salad. Braised with apples sounds delicious and sounds like a good place for me to start with cooking with fennel. We really enjoyed this salad tonight. I think some roasted and cooled asparagus would be good, too. Add the apple slices and cook for 3 more minutes, turning the fennel and the apple slices on all sides as well. I usually add more syrup and less mustard to the dressing because I like it sweeter and it’s perfect. Hi Shirley! So, now here in Ohio I have grown Kale in my raised beds so I can make it myself. This particular braised fennel recipe can also be enjoyed as it is, as a light vegetarian meal with some crusty bread on the side. :). The salad yields enough for two large, dinner-sized portions or four side salads. I adore this fennel flavored zucchini soup or this albondigas in tomato sauce with fennel seeds. Quarter each half, making sure you leave some of the core attached so that the fennel pieces don't fall apart too much during cooking. But I am persistent (when it comes to food) and I kept trying. Somebody had given me a 2 pound bag of dried cranberries and I wondered what to do with them. But then my Mother, my best bread eater who lived with me her last 16 years, passed away and then I was told I was gluten intolerant so no more bread making. Thanks for saying hi! Luckily, I have enough ingredients to continue whipping this up throughout the week. I'm probably making a big mess in my Kansas City kitchen right now. Thank you, Kate! Yum does not describe how good it is. Yes! Happy Nesting! my 4 year old helped me make it and gobbled it up! The fennel is such a perfect touch – cannot wait to use it more often. Hey Ella! This salad is wonderful and such a good keeper. Not sure why I waited so long to try this one – just exceptional. I hope you all enjoyed that dish. To make the dressing, put garlic, … I enjoy them raw or roasted. This one is a keeper! Transfer the prepared apple and fennel to the salad bowl. So many interesting flavors and it couldn’t have been easier to prepare. Peel the outer layer with a vegetable peeler, then cut in half lengthwise. Kale, fennel, cabbage and green apples is tossed and topped with pistachios, shaved pecorino and black pepper. I loved your idea of roasted buatternut squash and added it in with the apples and it was delightful. Absolutely delicious. I made this salad exactly as written. They carry organic but not the selection I get at Wild By Nature (a King Kullen division)which is 5 minutes from my house. I’m glad you tried it anyway, Catherine! Slice the stalks from the fennel bulb, reserving the fronds for the salad. Thank you! Best thing about making your own dressing, is adjusting it to your taste. Or even including an upvote downvoting system for us home chef’s to see the top comments with extra suggestions of toppings, adding quinoa or other bases, etc. Thank you for knocking this out of the ballpark. Loved the lemon dressing. I say: bring on the kale! Love me some homemade kale salads. I used blueberries instead of cranberries. fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. When preparing the fennel for this braised fennel dish, I leave part of the core where it is. Nutritional information is not always accurate. This recipe yields 2 large, full-meal salads or 4 side salads. Fennel is not one of the world’s most popular vegetables, due to that particular anise/licorice taste that one has to learn to appreciate, I suppose. Thanks! I agree with you, the sides are where it’s at! This salad, though! Yours version with apples looks scrumptious, Adina. (In summer I eat plums, nectarines, apricots & all kinds of berries but they are no longer available, especially organic which is what I normally buy so I start with Apples; Pears spoil too quickly so I only buy what I can eat that day.I wait a while before I buy citrus (except for lemons and limes),). Transfer the chopped kale to a big salad bowl. I don’t want to sound dramatic, but this salad could possibly be life changing. This was deeeelish! Thank you! I’m making this for my in-laws tonight :). Thanks so much for the review. Healthy kale salad featuring shaved fennel, chopped honeycrisp apple, toasted pepitas, dried cranberries and goat cheese, tossed in a lemony dressing. This has to be the best salad I’ve ever had. Victory!! Fennel with its light aniseed and apple with its tart sweetness together make for a triumph in taste. This salad is our new favorite and we’re making it again tonight. I replaced the dried cranberries with sliced fresh strawberries for a lower sugar alternative and it tasted great! I ate it as a solo large salad for lunch. Hello! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I might be in love. The fennel was a surprising, but delicious, addition. Cut the fennel bulbs in half, lengthwise. I love eating sliced, raw fennel with a dash of salt! Halve, core and slice the apple as well. It might just change your mind about fennel. Privacy Policy, As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. It originates in the Mediterranean area, but nowadays it is grown in many parts of the world. :) I might try to make this as a Thanksgiving side dish… yum! I’m excited you loved it, Melissa! Use a crisp, slightly sour sort of apple, which will not become mushy during cooking. Thanks, Jen! All of these look so good. I made this for a potluck at work today and everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Of course I’m nuts over Honeycrisp, but I think the addition of goat cheese makes this salad even more mouthwatering! This salad is so so delicious! I made this salad tonight for a weekly roommate dinner my apartment has been doing this summer, and it was so delicious! I am not a fan of anything licorice and the anise taste of fennel was not something I particularly enjoyed. You’re right – it did keep very well in the fridge. I made the salad for a dinner party, and it was a big hit. I ended up adding the rest of the sliced bulb! Massaging the kale is where it’s at. My boyfriend sometimes makes faces at my kale salads and he loved it! I love that you used fennel – it’s one of my favourite ingredients and it’s so under-utilised! Especially since they stay viable as leftovers. Ah-mazing!! You make my meal planning so much simpler. I too am a lover of kale salads and especially like that leftovers last so well in the fridge. Sprinkle the sugar and some sea salt on top and, stirring gently, let the sugar caramelize slightly, about 1 minute. Hi Nancy! My fennel was pretty chunky, but the goat cheese and apples were the dominant flavors anyway. Years back I regularly baked bread using 4 or 5 different recipes, splitting each loaf in half and freezing them. Thank you! Grilled Tuna with Apple Fennel Salad Summer is the perfect season for grilling, and we love hey modest marce ’s tasty recipe for Grilled Blue Circle Yellowfin Tuna. I know, I know. Change it up: Trade other fall/winter produce for the fennel and apple. And your tips to prepare the kale helped a TON!!! In order to do this try this fennel apple salad which deliciously combines fennel, apples, healthy dark greens, and crunchy walnuts. Great to hear, Margaret! Add the celery, fennel, apples and basil and toss to evenly coat. I’ve made 2 so far and love them both, can’t wait to make them all. I served it to friends who also choose not to eat fennel and they were pleasantly surprised to discover how good this salad is with the fennel in it. One final selling point before I go. This salad looks absolutely gorgeous! My family cooked a bunch of meats in a smoker and, being a vegetarian, I wanted to bring something healthy and tasty. Looks great! It is nice to see suggestions of people who just made the salad last week, rather than 2 years ago. Fennel apple salad is a must make! Have you seen the apple cheat sheet at Splendid Table? https://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/apple-fennel-celery-salad-recipe :), For some reason I thought this comment was on your Thanksgiving sides post, lol. Now I know what to do if I can’t get to the store. Thank you, Rhonda. Add the fennel and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes or until slightly golden. Drizzle dressing over the salad, just enough to lightly coat the kale once tossed (you might have some leftover dressing). Pair the grilled fish with a zesty salad of tart Granny Smith apples, fennel, and gorgonzola, to bring out its delicious natural flavors. My absolute favourite! Chop the kale leaves into small, bite-sized pieces. I am about to try your recipe, but until I do I am not going to rate your recipe! To prepare the salad: Add the cooled pepitas to the salad bowl. Thank you! Using a mandoline or … Our first time trying fennel and it worked so well in this salad. I omitted the cranberries because I usually find them too sweet, and the goat cheese because I was serving it with something cheezy- but I’m sure it’d be fantastic with it in there. Thanks, Sarah. Season with the salt and toss to combine. The slices will be thinner than the fennel slices, about 5-6 slices from each apple half. I,Ve made it every week since I found it. If you have a question, please skim the comments section—you might find an immediate answer there. To prepare the kale: Use a chef’s knife to remove the tough ribs from the kale, then discard the ribs. Stir a few times in between to make sure that the fennel cooks on all sides. I made this and it is a great salad! It looks like it would make a really yummy lunch for me to take to school and show off in the teachers lounge:). I often try to convert my guests to kale-lovers too ;) I think this would be lovely at Thanksgiving to lighten things up! This is a looker, it is. Hooray! I like fennel, so I think I’d like this dish as well. I thought this salad would be too “out there” for people to try, but it’s been a big hit. I really appreciate that our palates are similar, so I can always count on the fact that I will LOVE your recipes. Cut the halves into wedges/thick slices. New favorite salad- my husband claims it’s the best he as ever eaten! Kale, fennel, and apple are a favorite combination around these parts. I never would have touched kale, fennel or goat cheese before age 20! YUM! Definitely considering adding this to my thanksgiving sides lineup! I bought a new chef’s knife, a NuWave oven and cook top, a tiny blender (I cook for 1 after years of cooking for 7) and all kinds of gadgets most of which are great, and some go back! There were some leftovers, so the next day I added a chopped avocado to bulk them up. Can't find fennel… So happy it pleased a bunch of meat eaters! Thank you, Ellen! A real trick to this one is to get really firm apples, the firmer the better. {"cookieName":"wBounce","isAggressive":false,"isSitewide":true,"hesitation":"30","openAnimation":false,"exitAnimation":false,"timer":"","sensitivity":"","cookieExpire":"30","cookieDomain":"","autoFire":"","isAnalyticsEnabled":true}, Several twists of freshly ground black pepper. No, ya know what, I’m going to say it….. this is the best salad I have ever had in my entire life, and I have had A LOT of salad. Hope you enjoy the salad. Dog lover. Personally, I’m a total fan of fennel, especially in salads. We need to talk about the salad dressing for a second. Add the apple slices and cook for 3 more minutes, turning the fennel and the apple slices on all sides as well. So good, that I just had to cook it repeatedly over the past few weeks and I didn’t stop to just braised fennel. Cut the apples in half and then … I’m impressed that you can polish off a whole fennel between lunch and supper. :). :) Thank you for your kind words about my work! Although I am not a big fan of Fennel, I will give it a shot and let you know how it goes :) P.S. Just fabulously filling and palate-pleasing! Happy to hear it! I’ve always thought the anise flavor is more pronounced in cooked form. I had to substitute a few ingredients and used what I had. Storage suggestions: This salad keeps well in the fridge, covered, for a couple of days. I am a big fan of fennel! I was hoping to have some leftovers for the next day but the whole lot got gobbled up! Once again I have everything this recipe needs, already stocked in my pantry. I tried out Fresh Direct when they offered me two months no delivery charge. Thank you, Cynthia! I just haven’t known what to do with it. Thanks for the recipe! Fennel is a plant belonging to the carrot family. I’ve never made a version with fennel before but now it’s all I can think about. I love following your blog and making your recipes! Thank you, Stacy! Drizzle that with a little of the lemon champagne vinaigrette and prepare to fall in love. Still came out delicious. I appreciate your review. Thanks for commenting! BTW, your recipes, photos & chatter plus America’s Test Kitchen have reawakened my interest in cooking which after cooking for almost 64 years 7/24 was pretty much gone. This salad was DELICIOUS!!! I bet it will be extra tasty with your home-grown kale. This salad is SOOOOOO good! 7,000 varieties. Slice the fennel lengthwise very thinly, preferably with a mandolin. Now I know! We were a bit skeptical about the fennel, and I admit I only added a bit at first… then I had a test bite…. Halve the apple, core it and cut it into slices as well, I had about 6 slices from each half. It's a super simple dish to put together and a perfect part of a healthy array of salads to accompany meat, fish or as an all-vegetable spread. Wow, no, I haven’t! If eating as a dinner salad or small lunch salad, I would pair with great toasted garlic bread or bruschetta. (You will not be subscribed to our email newsletter. Hope you get a chance to try this salad soon. Toss the salad well. I’m sorry, I don’t allow other websites to publish my full recipes. We were invited to a wedding and one of the vegetable side dishes served there was braised fennel. The apple … I ate half one day and half the next. I also wanted to add the idea to list your comments from most recent to least recent. I’m so glad you enjoyed the salad. I substituted pomegranate seeds for the cranberries since they’re in season. Kale, fennel and apple salad is not only gorgeous but it's SO incredibly delicious too. I’m so glad you enjoyed this salad with your family. Hooray! Using a mandolin slicer, thinly slice the fennel bulb. It reminded me a little of Waldorf salad (which I love) with the apples and sweet dressing. The fennel was much softer in flavor than I remembered, and I’m thrilled to find a delicious way to eat it raw. And I like it so much, I had to make it myself as soon as possible. This helps the fennel wedges hold together (more or less) during cooking. About ⋄ Contact ⋄ Cookbook ⋄ Recipes ⋄ Shop ⋄ Subscribe, Cookie and Kate receives commissions on purchases made through our links to retailers. It can be eaten raw in salads, it can be grilled, roasted or braised. Thinly slice Fennel bulb and apple, preserve the Fennel frond. Who knew. Awesome! Add the fennel slices and cook for about 4 minutes until the fennel is golden. It was amazing. The apple should also become golden. Thank you, Ginny! Accessibility Policy ⋄ Comment Policy ⋄ Nutrition Disclaimer ⋄ Photo/Recipe Policy ⋄ Privacy Policy, Subscribe to our newsletter! It was a big hit. And yes, I think it’s time! Cheers, Cris. :). Also, the salad is nice served on individual plates with the goat cheese sprinkled over the top. Wonderful, Diari! That’s interesting! @2018 - Where Is My Spoon. In … I used slivered almonds instead of pepitas (laziness – I had almonds in the cupboard, but not pepitas). Thank you! I know this comment chain is an echo chamber, but I want to throw in my own, “I LOVE THIS FANTASTIC SALAD! As a thank you, we'll give you our welcome guide with 5 printable dinner recipes. This salad looks delicious! Awesome!!! Apple, Fennel, and Salami Salad is an easy working lunch that really hits the spot with a sweetly satisfying dose of crunch. This unusual fall salad came together in a flash and brightened up my day. Affiliate details ». Cut the long stalk and the fronds using a chef’s knife. Thanks, Erica! Start by arranging the sliced apples around the platter. Kale salads keep well in the refrigerator for a couple of days, which means this salad is a great candidate for your lunchbox! To toast the pepitas: In a skillet over medium-low heat, toast the nuts, tossing frequently, until fragrant and starting to make little popping noises, about 3 to 6 minutes. Instagram ⋄ Pinterest ⋄ Facebook, Subscribe to our email newsletter! Even my kale-averse partner had two helpings. I love fennel and have for years. A definite keeper. Made this salad for a dinner with my parents. Halve and core the apple. Thanks for letting me know! I have never been big on licorice, but I love finely sliced, raw fennel. Loved the subtle lemon overtones in the dressing. © Cookie and Kate 2010 - 2020. (It's all free.). Thanks, Jena! Thanks for the note. I’ll definitely be trying this out soon with all my remaining fennel :). Made this beautiful creation tonight–thank you!! this was a delicious and healthy and refreshing fall salad! I will feel more confident making kale salad in the future. While I’m here, I’ll give it a proper rating. I’ve had fennel in salads in restaurants, but I’ve never tried it myself. Everyone raved about it! Braised fennel makes a beautiful, very aromatic and flavorful side dish for roasted chicken or fish. More people should absolutely be eating kale salads! The creamy goat cheese added a nice element of decadence :). If your fennel bulb has lots of fronds, you can use them for salads, for instance, they add a wonderful slight licorice flavor. I love that is keeps in the fridge, that’s really handy. 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