German Fennel Salad (Mutti's Fenchelsalat)

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German Fennel Salad Recipe – Mutti's Fenchelsalat Rezept

Mutti's fennel salad, aka Fenchelsalat, would be an unusual addition to your salad repertoire. Tasting a bit like anise, it pairs really well with apple slices to balance the flavors.

Topped with a vinaigrette, this easy salad recipe is quick to make and an outstanding accompaniment to your buffet recipes.

Ingredients:

• 1 large fennel bulb
• 2 large apples
• 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) white vinegar
• ¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (4 grams) granulated sugar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the fennel by removing the roots. Trim off the upper leaves. Cut the fennel, vertically, into quarters. Remove the tough core.
2. Then cut each quarter into very thin slices with a knife or mandolin.
3. Peel and core the apples and then thinly slice if you wish to mix them together with the fennel. If you wish to serve the apple slices separately, leave the peel on, then quarter the apples and remove the cores. Slice.
4. Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing together the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the vinaigrette over the fennel and apple slices, and serve.

Notes/Hints:

• Do dip your apples in a bit of lemon juice/water to keep them from turning brown. They'll look so pretty dressing up this salad.

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Updated on February 15, 2026