Fennel, Apple, Arugula Salad

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Some good things to know about fennel:

• It’s high in fiber and vitamin C

• It helps eliminate bad breath

• It helps regulate menstruation and balance hormones

• Increases brain function

• Helps digestion

And it’s a wonderful and tasty vegetable! One of my favorite ways to serve fennel is shaved into salads, and this Fennel Apple Arugula Salad recipe is a winner!

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Ingredients

• 1 large fennel bulb

• 2 celery stalks

• 1 apple

• ¼ cup pine nuts

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 2 tsp honey

• 1 lemon (juiced)

• 4 cups arugula

• Shaved parmesan cheese (for garnish)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Using a Mandolin: Trim and thinly slice fennel bulb, thinly slice the celery, core and thinly slice the apple

2. Toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, then set aside to cool.

3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, honey, lemon juice and salt and pepper until emulsified. Add fennel, celery, apples, and arugula to a large bowl. Toss with dressing until combined, then adjust seasoning as needed.

4. Transfer salad to a serving platter and garnish with shavings of parmesan and pine nuts.