Apple Fennel Crunch Salad

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide crunch and are lower in calories.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: fresh cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh cranberries reduce sugar content and raisins are often cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor with similar sweetness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, chopped thyme, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced fennel, cored and thinly sliced apples, thinly sliced shallot, mixed salad greens, sliced celery, pomegranate arils, chopped pecans, and pumpkin seeds.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Top with finely grated Parmesan cheese and shaved Parmesan if desired.

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