Apple Fennel Salad

By rpanzano

Ingredients

• 1/2 c coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 c olive oil
• 1/4 c lemon juice
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 Gala apple cut into quarters
• 1 medium sized fennel bulb
• 1 celery rib
• 1 (5oz)package of fresh arugla or spring mix
• 1 c fresh parsley leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Bake walnuts in shallow may 7 to 9 min or until toasted and fragrant.

Whisk olive oil, and next 4 ingredients. season with salt and pepper.

Cut apple , fennel and celery into thin slices using mandoline or sharp knife. Toss Arugla with small amount of vinaigrette. Arrange arugal on serving platter. Toss apple, fennel, celery and parsley with desired amount of vinaigrette. Top arugaa awith apple mixture. sprinkle with walnuts and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette.