Shaved Fennel Salad

Name: Shaved Fennel Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 large fennel bulb, fronds reserved; 1 English cucumber; 1 medium Honeycrisp apple; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 radishes, thinly sliced

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 8 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

This salad tastes even more impressive than it looks. It has an incredible crunch thanks to the cucumbers, radishes and apples. And the finish of fennel fronds adds just the faintest hint of licorice flavor. —William Milton III, Clemson, South Carolina

Ingredients

1 large fennel bulb, fronds reserved
1 English cucumber
1 medium Honeycrisp apple
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 radishes, thinly sliced

Directions

With a mandoline or vegetable peeler, cut the fennel, cucumber and apple into very thin slices. Transfer to a large bowl; toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Top with radishes and reserved fennel fronds to serve.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 55 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 138mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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