Sweet apple and crunchy fennel make for layers of refreshing flavor in this simple, yet stunning salad.

This shaved apple fennel salad recipe is a looker thanks to its thin delicate apple and fennel slices.

For a light meal, lay the apple-fennel salad on top of cooked grains like farro or quinoa.

Shaved Apple Fennel Salad

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Simply toss the cooked grains in olive oil and season with salt and pepper before scooping onto a platter.

Finish with plenty of shaved Parm.

This recipe was developed by Melissa Gray.

Shaved Apple Fennel Salad

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Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish:

Transfer mixture to a serving platter.

Top with pecans and garnish withfennel fronds.

Make-Ahead:Whisk together the vinaigrette and refrigerate it for up to 3 days before serving.

Shaved Apple Fennel Salad

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Whisk it again before dressing the fennel and apples.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Shaved Apple Fennel Salad

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