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Seriously Good Apple Salad

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This seriously good apple salad is a crisp, creamy, and refreshing fall favorite made with tart apples, celery, fennel, fresh dill, and toasted pecans, all tossed in a tangy Dijon and apple cider vinegar dressing. It’s perfect as a side dish, especially during the holidays or with roasted meats.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced

3 celery stalks, peeled and sliced

1 fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced

1 scallion, finely chopped

1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped

1/2 cup pecans, hazelnuts, or walnuts, lightly toasted

For the Dressing:

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon maple syrup

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons crème fraîche (or mayo/sour cream/plain yogurt)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup until blended.
  2. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is well blended and creamy.
  3. Whisk in the crème fraîche, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Add the sliced apples, celery, fennel, scallion, dill, and toasted nuts to the bowl. Toss everything together until evenly coated in the dressing.
  5. Optional: Garnish with fennel fronds and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use crisp apples like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp.
  • Substitute crème fraîche with sour cream, mayonnaise, or plain yogurt as needed.
  • To toast nuts: Bake at 350°F for 6–8 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through.
  • Optional add-ins: chopped kale or spinach, crumbled goat or blue cheese, cooked bacon or pancetta.

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