For the Salad

• 1 (5 ounce) box tender salad greens⠀
• 1 green apple, very thinly sliced⠀
• 1 small bulb of fennel, shaved thin
• 1/ 4 of a small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Salad Dressing

• 2 1/ 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/ 2 teaspoon sea salt
• Fresh cracked black pepper⠀
• 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey ⠀
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

To Garnish

• 1/ 2 cup walnuts
• 1/ 2 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
• Fresh parsley

Method

• Step 1

  Place tender salad greens in a large serving bowl and set aside. ⠀

• Step 2

  Thinly sliced the apple, shave the fennel, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them all to a medium sized bowl & toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice to prevent browning + add some zip.⠀

• Step 3

  In a small jar or bowl combine remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, maple syrup or honey, & parsley. Shake or whisk together until well combined. Taste and adjust salt / maple syrup / honey if desired.

• Step 4

  When ready to serve, top salad greens with apples, fennel, & red onion. Toss salad with dressing & finish with toasted walnuts, feta cheese, & extra parsley.

• Step 5

  Serve immediately & enjoy! ⠀