Cucumber And Fennel With Orange Mint Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cucumber, peeled,halved,seeded,and diced
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and finely slivered
1 granny smith apple, cored,quartered,and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, pan-toasted until golden
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil or 2 tablespoons almond oil
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/8 teaspoon mild paprika or 1/8 teaspoon hot paprika
salt
fresh ground pepper

Preparation

Combine the cucumber, fennel, apple, and lemon juice in a serving bowl and gently mix.
In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice through paprika until emulsified.
Season with salt and pepper and pour over salad.
Serve immediately or marinade covered, in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
Toss before serving and garnish with toasted nuts.