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Fennel, Apple and Radicchio Salad with Walnuts

Recipe by California Walnut Board

6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons packed brown sugar

1-1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup Italian parsley, minced

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 -- tart green apple, unpeeled

3 large fennel bulbs with tops

3 -- radicchio, thinly sliced (3 cups)

1-1/2 cup California walnuts, toasted, chopped

-- Boston lettuce leaves

Combine lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, pepper and parsley in a bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Cut apples in half, core. Slice thinly or julienne. Add to dressing, stirring to coat. Set aside.
Trim stems from fennel bulbs; set aside some of the fronds for garnish. Cut fennel in half lengthwise and cut into thin slices. Combine fennel and radicchio in large bowl.
Reserve 3/4 cup of the walnuts for sprinkling on top. Add remaining walnuts and apple mixture; toss to combine.
Plate on a bed of Boston lettuce leaves. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tbsp of walnuts and garnish with reserved fennel fronds.