Cucumber Apple Fennel & Radish Salad

Here’s a terrific salad perfect for those looking to boost their intake of fresh fruits and vegetables in a simple and delicious way. Thinly sliced raw fennel, crisp cucumber, juicy apple, and zesty radish combine to create a light and refreshing side dish that’s both delicious and easy to prepare.

Each ingredient brings its own unique taste – the fennel has a subtle licorice-like flavor, the apple adds sweetness, the radish provides a spicy kick, and the cucumber keeps things cool and crunchy.

Shaved Fennel Salad with radishes, cucumbers and apples

How Many Calories and Weight Watchers Points in this Shaved Cucumber Apple Radish and Fennel Salad?

According to my calculations, each ¾-cup serving has about 55 calories. To see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!

This salad also offers a variety of nutritional benefits, making it a healthy and wholesome addition to your diet:

Low in Calories: Raw fennel, cucumber, apple, and radish are all low in calories, making this salad a great choice for those looking to manage their weight.
Fiber: All the ingredients in this salad are rich in dietary fiber. Fiber aids digestion, helps maintain a feeling of fullness, and supports a healthy gut.
Vitamins: The apple contributes essential vitamins, particularly vitamin C, which is important for immune function and skin health. Fennel contains vitamin A, which is beneficial for vision and skin, as well as vitamin K, which plays a role in blood clotting.
Minerals: Radishes offer minerals like potassium, which is crucial for heart health, and folate, which is important for cell division and tissue growth.
Hydration: Cucumber is known for its high water content, which helps keep you hydrated and supports overall bodily functions.
Antioxidants: Radishes and apples are rich in antioxidants that combat harmful free radicals in the body, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
Digestive Aid: Fennel contains compounds that can aid digestion and relieve digestive discomfort such as bloating and indigestion.
Low in Fat: This salad is naturally low in fat, making it a heart-healthy choice.
Low in Sodium: It’s also low in sodium, which is good for those watching their salt intake.
Versatile: You can customize this salad with various dressings or toppings like nuts or seeds to add healthy fats and protein, making it a well-rounded meal.

Overall, this Raw Fennel, Cucumber, Apple, and Radish Salad is a nutritional powerhouse that provides a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting compounds while being light and refreshing. It’s an excellent option for those looking to boost their daily intake of fruits and vegetables while enjoying a delicious and satisfying dish.

Salad Ingredients

1 large fennel bulb, fronds reserved
1 English cucumber
1 medium Honeycrisp apple
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
1.4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 radishes, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lemon, optional but highly recommended

How to Make Cucumber Radish Fennel Salad, Step-by-Step

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Step 2: Using a mandolin, vegetable peeler, or chef’s knife, thinly slice fennel bulb, cucumber and apple.

Step 3: Transfer to a large bowl and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper until well coated.

Step 4: Add salad to serving dish or platter. Top with radish slices and fennel fronds. If desired (and highly recommended), squeeze lemon over salad before serving.

Step 5: Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

A squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving compliments this salad nicely. Alternatively, you could spritz with a little white wine vinegar.

Using a kitchen mandoline will make prepping the fennel, cucumber, apple and radishes much easier, but is totally not necessary. You can also use a sharp knife and cutting board to thinly slice the vegetables.

How to Use a Mandoline Video

Fennel can be a little intimidating if you’ve never prepared it before. Here’s a little video to help get you started with this delicious vegetable that has a light licorice flavor.

How to Cut Fennel Like a Pro Video

What to Serve with this Simple Cucumber, Apple, Radish Salad with Fennel?

This simple vegetarian fennel salad makes a nice side to enjoy with your favorite protein—chicken, salmon, pork or beef would all be delicious. Here are some light and healthy dishes that would work well with it:

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Ways to Use Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Recipe source: Taste of Home Magazine, Skinny Slow Cooker Recipes

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan’s ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

If you like this Sliced Cucumber, Apple Fennel and Radish Salad, you might also like:

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