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Recipe by James John Deren

Celery, Apple, and Fennel Slaw

This vibrant salad makes a great opening to a grilled dinner.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Servings 4-6 servings
Category Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 T Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 ½ T Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 T Coarsely Chopped Fresh Tarragon
  • 2 T Fresh Lemon Juice, about 1 juiced lemon
  • ¼ t Sugar
  • 3 Celery Stalks, from the center, thinly sliced on an angle, reserving ¼ C Loosely Packed Celery Leaves
  • 2 Small Fennel Bulbs, thinly sliced crosswise, about 1 ½ cups, reserving 1 T minced fronds
  • 1 Firm Crisp Apple, such as Pink Lady, Gala, Granny Smith, julienned
  • Kosher Salt, to taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk The First 5 Ingredients In: Whisk the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl.
  2. 2 Add The Vegetables And Fruit To: Add the vegetables and fruit to the bowl and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Season With The Salt And Pepper: Season with the Salt and Pepper.

Pro Tips & Delicious Variations

  • As an alternative to croutons serve with dried fruits and chopped nuts for a topping, such as cranberries, blueberries, walnuts or almonds.
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