Apple-Fennel Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

This apple-fennel salad combines crisp Granny Smith apples, tender butter lettuce, and delicate fennel slices, all tossed in a tangy-sweet champagne vinaigrette. Crumbled blue cheese adds a rich finish, while fresh fennel fronds provide a beautiful garnish. Perfect for pairing with roasted meats or serving as a refreshing standalone salad.

Recipe Information

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Yield:

6 servings

Ingredients

¼ cup champagne vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup olive oil

1 head butter leaf lettuce, torn

1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped

½ bulb fennel, thinly sliced

2 ounces crumbled blue cheese

Fennel fronds, for garnish

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Directions

For champagne vinaigrette, in a small bowl whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard and salt. Slowly add olive oil, whisking continuously until blended. Set aside.
For salad, in a large bowl toss together lettuce, apple, fennel and blue cheese. Serve with vinaigrette. If desired, garnish with fennel fronds.