This was a salad I made for mothers day. It was very refreshing and delicious. I have a mandolin which had a julienne blade so it made preparation very easy. I don't think I would have wanted to do this all by hand. The shredding blade of a food processor might work for this too.
Fennel, Apple, Celery Salad with Cilantro and Lemon
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Cracked black pepper
2 large Granny Smith apples, julienned
1 medium head fennel, cored and julienned
3 large ribs celery, sliced
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped or more to taste (this can be left out if your guests don't like cilantro)
In a large non-reactive bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the apples, fennel, celery and cilantro. Toss until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings.
I did not add the following, but after eating this salad I though both crumbled bleu cheese and/or a little dill would work very well in this salad as well. Next time I make this I will add one or both.