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Arugula Salad with Shaved Fennel, Apple and Parmesan

This lovely shaved apple, fennel and arugula salad is tossed with candied pecans, Parmesan, basil and a lemon shallot vinaigrette.
Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas, vegetarian
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Author: Ali

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 large (~0.5 pound) fennel bulb
  • 1 large Honeycrisp apple
  • 1 ounce block of Parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces baby arugula
  • 1/2 cup finely-chopped candied pecans homemade or store-bought
  • 1/3 cup julienned fresh basil leaves
  • 1 batch shallot vinaigrette

Instructions

  • Shave the fennel, apple and Parmesan. Use a mandoline to very thinly slice the fennel, apple and Parmesan. If desired, you can also chop 2 tablespoons of the fennel fronds to add to the salad too.
  • Toss. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped fennel, apple, Parmesan, arugula, candied pecans, basil and vinaigrette. Gently toss until combined.
  • Serve. Serve immediately and enjoy!