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1/13/2018

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Apple Fennel Salad with Pistachios and Apricots
Tasty, healthy, fast and easy - what's not to like about this Apple Fennel Salad with Pistachios and Apricots!
The Occasion: More healthy eating. This salad tastes awesome with a diverse mix of flavors, textures, sweet and salty, all together. This Apple Fennel Salad would be great for a weekend or work-at-home lunch – less ideal for a brown bag meal, it tastes best shortly after mixing. It’s also nice as a dinnertime side dish. 
The Recipe: This tasty recipe comes to us from the archives of Joy The Baker. Have you checked out her website yet? Do yourself a favor and get there soon! I like her ‘realness’ and of course those amazing recipes! She names this one Apple + Fennel + Pistachio + Apricot.
What Makes it Special? This perfect winter salad does not rely on leafy greens. Yes, there’s arugula in there but not a lot and it could be omitted if none is available. 
What makes this salad a crowd pleaser is the toppings: rich and savory chopped pistachios; sweet, diced, dried apricot; and shaved, salty, parmesan cheese. That’s a flavor party in your mouth – and you’re on the VIP guest list! Click on the photos to enlarge them and read the captions.
Apple Fennel Salad with Pistachios and Apricots
Apple Fennel Salad with Pistachios and Apricots
Apple Fennel Salad with Pistachios and Apricots
Kitchen Tips: I prefer to do meal prep in advance whenever possible, but worried about the fennel and apples turning brown if sliced too far ahead of time. But a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top and a toss in the bowl helped them stay fresh for a couple hours. Plus, the salad got an extra lemon-y kick – bonus!  
Serve With: If you’re serving the salad with dinner or a leisurely weekend lunch, a nice glass of white wine is the perfect go-with. We’ve been enjoying a chardonnay from Folie a Deux lately. If you’d prefer to 86 the alcohol, I recommend an accompaniment of crusty bread and a cup of strong tea.

The Verdict: Yes, yes, yes! That’s the verdict. Make this salad. You’re welcome!
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Apple Fennel Salad with Pistachios and Apricots
Recipe source: Joy the Baker
 
INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 large Fuji or Golden Delicious apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 2 large handfuls arugula, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onions
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup finely diced dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup shelled and coarsely chopped pistachios
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:
Note: If you like to prep your ingredients ahead of time, as I do, squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the apple and fennel slices so they won’t turn brown before the salad is assembled. This should hold for 1-2 hours.
  • In a large bowl toss together the thinly sliced apples, fennel, arugula, and red onions.
  • Drizzle with lemon juice, vinegar, and olive oil.
  • Add the dried apricot pieces, pistachios and cheese. Toss to incorporate.
  • Season with salt and pepper and toss just before serving.
  • Serve soon after assembling.
Apple Fennel Salad with Pistachios and Apricots
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