Fennel and Apple Salad
This delicious Fennel and Apple Salad for toddlers is a great way to add a variety of nutritious ingredients to their lunchbox. Quick and easy to prepare, this healthy salad combines crunchy fennel, sweet apples and dried cranberries to create an unexpected and exciting flavour combination. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt or a light dressing for an extra special treat that Toddler’s in Australia will love.
General Information:
| Macronutrients | Course | Calories | Serving Size | Course | Cuisine | Cooking Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | Salad | 102 kcal | 2 | Main | Italian | 10 minutes |
Ingredients
- 2 fennel bulbs (each about 500 g)trimmed
- 2 apples (each about 100-120 g)peeled and cored
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Half a small red onionsliced
- A handful of fresh mint
Directions
- Put a large pot of cold water on the stove and bring to the boil.
- Carefully cut the fennel bulbs into quarters and try to avoid bursting into tears as you’re doing this.
- Place the fennel into the boiling waterreduce the heat and boil for 5 minutes.
- In the meantimepeel and core the applesthen cut into small slices.
- Drain the fennel and transfer to a bowl.
- Add the applesred onion slices and fresh mint to the bowl.
- Pour over the lemon juice and the extra-virgin olive oil and toss it like you’re a DJ at a big party.
- Serve the salad immediatelyor chill in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy! :smiley:

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