FENNEL AND GREEN APPLE SALAD

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High quality Extra Virgin olive oil is the key to this recipes success. Crisp, sweet pears such as the bosc variety are a great replacement for the apples.

Provided by Xexe383

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 fennel bulbs
2 granny smith apples, unpeeled, cored, halved and thinly sliced
1 1/2 ounces pecorino romano cheese, shaved thinly
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Chop off the fronds where they meet the body of one fennel bulb.
  • Halve the fennel then thinly slice using a mandoline or a very sharp chefs knife.
  • Repeat with the other bulb.
  • You should have 2 cups of sliced fennel. Set them aside.
  • chop one tablespoon of the fronds and set them aside also.
  • Put the fennel and the apple into a mixing bowl.
  • Add the pecorino romano, lemon zest, 1/4 cup of olive oil and parsley.
  • Toss gently, taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the salad on a large, chilled serving platter.
  • Drizzle more olive oil generously over the top, and scatter with the fronds just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 190.9, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 9.6, Protein 5.2

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