Change up lunch a little with this salad recipe! Great for a mid-day “snack” if you’re planning to eat dinner on the later side. I know what you’re thinking Prosecco in the middle of the day or at work? But it’s only a little, I promise you won’t be stumbling to the office meeting or not able to drive home a few hours later.

This salad is incredible even for dinner also. It’s light and flavorful. I love mixing fresh fruits and vegetables with a citrus for a homemade salad dressing. Making your own dressings can cut a lot of fat and calories from your diet. They’re so easy you can make a large batch or just a bit for you salad. The Prosecco adds a little zing to the palette for this special salad. Make sure to comment below and tell me whatcha think!

Salad: 2-3 Servings

• 2 Apples-cored and sliced thinly
• 1 bulb fennel- sliced thinly
• 2-3 slices of red onion
• ¼ cup pine nuts-toasted
• Fresh thyme leaves

In a dry sauté pan on medium heat, toast pine nuts for 3-5 minutes.

Prosecco-Lemon Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons of good cold-pressed olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of Italian Prosecco- (champagne can be used also)
• 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp of minced garlic
• 1/2 shallot- chopped finely
• Fresh ground black pepper
• Fleur De Sel salt

Add all ingredients to a Mason jar or empty container. Shake well. Shake again when ready to use. Store in cool place for 4-5 days.

Add sliced fennel, apples and onion into a bowl. Pour on salad dressing and mix until coated. On a plate stack fennel, apples, and onion. Top with toasted pine nuts and fresh thyme leaves.

Enjoy!!!