Fennel and Apple Salad With Blue Cheese and Pecans Recipe

Ingredients:

Dressing

• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Salad

• 1 large fennel bulb, halved lengthwise, cored and sliced crosswise paper thin
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fennel leaves
• 1 granny smith apple, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled (about 4 ounces)
• 3/4 cup pecan halves, toasted

Directions:

1. 1
   In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar and mustard. Gradually whisk in the oil and season with salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Add the fennel fronds and apple and season with salt and pepper and toss. Garnish with blue cheese and pecans and serve right away.