Celery, Fennel and Apple Salad with Pecorino and Walnuts

By á-4084

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup walnuts
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 3 celery ribs, sliced diagonally 1/4-inch thick
• 2 fennel bulbs—trimmed, halved, cored and thinly sliced on a mandoline
• 2 Honeycrisp apples—halved, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large
• Pecorino cheese shavings, for garnish

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°. Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast for 7 to 8 minutes, until golden. Coarsely chop the nuts.

In a large bowl, whisk the 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Add the celery, fennel, apples and basil and toss to evenly coat. Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Season with pepper and drizzle with olive oil, then top with the walnuts and garnish with cheese shavings.