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