How To Make Fennel, Peach And Walnut Salad

Step 1: You will need

Step 2: Preheat the oven

Set the oven temperature to 180°C.

Step 3: Make the salted water

Add the water and salt to the saucepan. Heat over a medium temperature whilst continually stirring until the salt has dissolved.

Step 4: Prepare the walnuts

Place the walnuts onto the roasting tray. Spoon over enough of the salted water to coat the nuts and mix.

Step 5: Roast the walnuts

Place the tray onto the middle shelf of the oven and roast for 10 minutes or until the walnuts are completely dry. Remove from the oven.

Step 6: Prepare the fennel

Cut the fennel bulb lengthways and thinly slice each section. When all the fennel is sliced, place it into the large bowl.

Step 7: Slice the peaches

Cut off one side of the peach as close to the stone as possible, then cut off the opposite side and discard the remaining part. Thinly slice the peach sections and add to the bowl with the fennel.

Step 8: Make the dressing

In the small bowl mix the lemon juice and sugar until it dissolves. Add the olive oil and stir well.

Step 9: Finish the salad and serve

Add the parsley to the bowl of fennel and peach slices and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the dressing and mix everything together.

Step 10: Serve

Garnish with the salted walnuts.