Fennel Apple & Walnut Salad

This fennel, apple, and walnut salad is fresh, vibrant, and easy to put together. Tossed with a simple Fig & Orange Vinaigrette and topped with parmesan, cranberries, and a touch of orange zest, it’s a salad that feels special but requires minimal effort.

Product: King Valley Fine Foods Fig & Blood Orange Dressing

Serves 4-6
Effort: Easy
Prep time: 20 mins
Gluten free

Ingredients:

• 1 large fennel head, thinly sliced – reserve fennel fronds for serving
• 1 large red apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 120g rocket
• 60g shaved parmesan
• ¼ cup walnuts, chopped in large pieces
• ¼ cup cranberries
• 1/3 cup Fig & Orange Vinaigrette
• Salt & pepper
• Fennel fronds for serving
• Orange zest for serving - (about 1/4 of an orange more if you prefer)

Instructions:

1. Thinly slice the fennel, reserving the fennel fronds for serving. Core and thinly slice the red apple.
2. In a large bowl, combine the fennel, apple, rocket, and shaved parmesan.
3. Roughly chop the walnuts into large pieces and add them to the bowl along with the cranberries.
4. Drizzle the Fig & Orange Vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Transfer the salad to serving plate and sprinkle with fennel fronds and orange zest before serving.