2 crisp apples, cut into cubes
1 small fennel bulb, cored and sliced, fronds reserved for garnish
2 celery stalks, sliced, leaves reserved for garnish
Grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup candied walnuts (See below)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup parsley leaves
Salt and Pepper
1 heaping handful of radicchio or good-looking greens such as Bibb lettuce or arugula
In a large bowl, combine the apples, fennel, celery, and lemon zest and juice. Toss to coat. Add the walnuts, mayo, and parsley and toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Make a bed of lettuce on individual plates or a platter, top with the dr3essed mixture, and garnish with fennel fronds and celery leaves.
CANDIED NUTS
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups nuts, such as walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, or almonds
Maldon salt
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine the sugar with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Toss in the nuts, stir to coat, then, with a slotted spoon, spread them out on the baking sheet. Bake until toasty, 8 to 10 minutes. (Watch carefully so that they do not burn). Sprinkle with Maldon salt to taste. Set aside to cool.
Store any leftovers in a sealed container in your pantry for up to a month.