Crunchy Fennel-Apple Slaw
A bright, slightly apple-sweet slaw with earthy notes of celery and fennel.
Servings: 4
Calories: 141kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , or flavored olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice , or lime, or orange
- 1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar, or honey , or sweetener of choice (to taste)
- 1 heaping tablespoon chopped parsley , or mint, or cilantro
- 1 large fennel bulb (or two small), thinly sliced or chopped
- 1 large apple (such as Pink Lady, Honey Crisp, or Granny Smith), cut into matchsticks
- 2 large celery stalks , thinly sliced or chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar (or honey) in a medium bowl.
- Taste dressing and adjust for sweetness and tanginess, as desired, by adding more lemon or sweetener for balance.
- Pour dressing over celery, fennel, apple, and parsley; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
Recipe Variations & TIPS
- Substitute fresh mint, basil, cilantro, or leafy greens for the parsley
- Substitute different apples based on desired sweetness or texture. Granny smith apples lend a more tart note to the fennel slaw, while Gala apples are sweeter.
- Substitute any mix of vegetables like carrots, zucchini, golden beets, turnips, or leafy greens
- Substitute orange or lime juice for the lemon juice
- Change up the texture by chopping, spiral slicing, or shredding the ingredients
- Spice it up with fresh jalapeno or red Thai chilis
- Garnish with toasted nuts or seeds
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 22.4mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1.3mg