Apple, Fennel, and Parsley Salad

Here’s a great way to turn the season’s best apples into a light, refreshing, savory dish.  Any kind of apple will do, so hunt down whatever variety is freshest in your area and quickly turn them into this perfectly crunchy salad.

Apple Salad Recipe

Juice of 1 lemon

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

2 Tbsp honey

3 large apples, cored and thinly sliced

1 fennel bulb, cored and very thinly sliced

Handful of fresh parsley leaves

Whisk first 4 ingredients in the bottom of a large bowl until combined.  Add the apple, fennel, and parsley, and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.  Serve as a side dish, perhaps with Squash Mac n Cheese or Homemade Hamburger Helper.