This Fennel, apple and celery salad with walnuts and Parmesan is a delicious and versatile salad that pairs beautifully with grilled meat, chicken, or pork. It\u2019s the perfect side for a braai or BBQ. You can make the dressing in advance to save time, but it\u2019s best to serve the salad as soon as it\u2019s made to keep the vegetables and apple crisp. The maple vinaigrette, with a touch of lemon, adds sweetness and bright acidity that brings everything together. The salty Parmesan gives a savoury contrast that balances it all.<\/p>\n I recently attended an immersive apple tasting hosted by Du Toit Agri at Studio H in Cape Town. The event was designed to showcase their range of apple cultivars through a guided sensory experience, complete with a scent installation and tasting table.\u00a0<\/p>\n I tasted a few apples I had never tasted before. One called Cosmic Crisp\u00ae will only launch in a year or two, but might be the best apple I have ever tasted.<\/p>\n I did fall in love with the Kissabel\u00ae Rouge apple at first sight\u2014and first bite. The vibrant crimson flesh is a dream for a food stylist, but it\u2019s the crisp texture and sweet-tart flavour with a hint of berry that won me over. It\u2019s juicy without being overly sweet, and I knew straight away it would be perfect in a salad like this.<\/p>\n This apple is available for a short period now at participating major retailers. You can find out more from the Du Toit Agri Instagram.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \n![\"ingredeitns](\"https:\/\/drizzleanddip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ingredients-for-Fennel-Apple-Celery-Salad-with-Walnuts-Parmesan.jpg\")
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