Pamela Anderson, known for her iconic roles and activism, offers a surprisingly delicious and healthy salad recipe perfect for your next NFL game day gathering: the Shaved Fennel and Apple Salad. This vibrant dish, featured in her vegan cookbook, I Love You, is a refreshing alternative to traditional game day fare.
Anderson describes the salad as “exciting” with a “pleasing crunch,” highlighting the complementary flavors of crisp apple and licorice-flavored fennel. The addition of capers provides a burst of briny flavor that elevates the dish. This simple yet elegant salad can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy game day preparations. The key to achieving the desired texture lies in using a mandoline to thinly slice the apples and fennel, ensuring a consistent and enjoyable crunch.
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The recipe calls for a simple yet effective technique to enhance the capers: frying them in olive oil until crispy. This adds a delightful textural contrast to the fresh ingredients. The dressing, a zesty blend of apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil, perfectly complements the subtle sweetness of the apples and the anise notes of the fennel.
Pamela Anderson’s Shaved Fennel and Apple Salad Recipe
This recipe yields 6 servings and requires only 15 minutes of active preparation time.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1½ Tbsp. capers, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 small fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tsp. grated lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided (from 1 lemon)
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
Instructions:
Crispy Capers: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add capers and fry until crispy (about 2 minutes). Drain on a paper towel.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples and fennel. Add dill, parsley, lemon zest, pepper, and salt. Toss until well combined.
Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and the remaining ¼ cup of olive oil.
Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the apple and fennel mixture. Gently toss to coat evenly.
Serve: Transfer the salad to a platter and sprinkle with the crispy capers.
This light and flavorful salad is a welcome addition to any NFL game day spread. It provides a healthy and refreshing counterpoint to heavier dishes, ensuring a balanced and enjoyable meal for your guests. Enjoy this celebrity-inspired recipe while cheering on your favorite team!
