Forktionary

Apple Fennel Salad With Honey Celery Seed Dressing Recipe

Crisp apples and fennel unite in this refreshing summer salad, tossed in a vibrant honey-celery seed dressing. Perfect as a light lunch alongside crusty baguette and butter, or a delightful side dish. This easy 10-minute recipe is bursting with fresh flavors and textures!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 685.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Apple Fennel Salad With Honey Celery Seed Dressing 91

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Fennel Salad With Honey Celery Seed Dressing

  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb, chopped fennel fronds for garnish
  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1 tablespoon grated red onion
  • not specified in recipe
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • not specified in recipe
  • not specified in recipe
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Apple Fennel Salad With Honey Celery Seed Dressing? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Apple Fennel Salad With Honey Celery Seed Dressing

  1. Wash 5 oz baby spinach thoroughly and remove any tough stems.
  2. Dry the spinach and place it in a large salad bowl.
  3. Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb, 1 medium apple (cored and thinly sliced), and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
  4. **Make the Honey-Celery Seed Dressing:**
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.
  6. Add 2 tablespoons honey and whisk until well combined.
  7. Slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, whisking continuously until emulsified.
  8. Stir in 1 tablespoon grated red onion and 1 teaspoon celery seed.
  9. (Yields approximately 1 2/3 cups of dressing)
  10. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  11. Serve immediately with fresh baked baguette slices and garnish with chopped fennel fronds.
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

172g

Fat

37g

Carbs

17g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Starters Salads Lunch Sweets & Sides Side Dishes Healthy Vegetarian Gluten Free Paleo Summer Recipes 30 Minutes Or Less

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Salads Side Dishes Fruit Vegetables Easy Dinner Party Holiday Event Spring Summer Dietary Seasonal Apples Brunch Presentation Served Cold