Apple + Fennel Glow Salad with Orange Dressing
A crisp, vibrant salad from Natalie’s kitchen — layered with peppery greens, tart apple, shaved fennel, citrus dressing, and all the fresh bright flavors that make your body crave more vegetables naturally.
This salad was inspired by a version I had at a local restaurant years ago.
And naturally…I immediately came home convinced I could make it better.
Annnnnd I did.
It quickly became one of those salads I make over and over because it feels incredibly fresh, light, and flavorful without requiring much effort at all.
The shaved fennel gives it that crisp almost addictive crunch. The tart apple brightens everything up. And the orange dressing somehow makes the whole bowl taste sunshiney and happy.
It’s the kind of salad that actually makes you excited to eat a salad.
Why We Love It
Fennel
One of my favorite underrated vegetables — crisp, refreshing, naturally anti-inflammatory, and rich in vitamin C to help support collagen and healthy skin.
Apples
Bring freshness, crunch, and fiber that help support digestion and overall glow from within.
Spinach + Arugula
A nourishing blend of greens packed with antioxidants, minerals, and beautiful peppery flavor.
Walnuts + Pumpkin Seeds
Healthy fats and crunch that make the salad feel satisfying and balanced instead of overly light.
Ingredients
Salad
- spinach
- arugula
- 1 small fennel bulb
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- raw walnuts
- raw pumpkin seeds
Orange Dressing
- juice and zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon raw honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- pinch sea salt
- pinch black pepper
Directions
Blend all dressing ingredients together until smooth and lightly creamy.
Thinly slice the fennel and apple using a mandolin or sharp knife.
Add the spinach, arugula, fennel, apple, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds to a large bowl.
Pour over the dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
Serve immediately.
Glow Note
This is one of those salads that reminds me healthy food should still feel exciting and beautiful.
Bright colors. Crisp textures. Fresh citrus.
The kind of meal that leaves you feeling energized instead of weighed down.
Love + Eat Well,
Natalie
