Apple Fennel Slaw

Name: Apple Fennel Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 fennel bulb, cored, thinly sliced; 2 Granny Smith apple, julienned; 1/4 cup fennel fronds, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp maple syrup or agave; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Crisp shaved fennel and tart green apple tossed in a bright lemon-Dijon vinaigrette with fresh dill. A light, anise-scented no-cook slaw that pairs beautifully with grilled fish or pork.

15 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 fennel bulb, cored, thinly sliced
2 Granny Smith apple, julienned
1/4 cup fennel fronds, roughly chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp maple syrup or agave
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp maple syrup or agave, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
2

In a large bowl, combine 2 cored, thinly sliced fennel bulb, 2 julienned Granny Smith apple, and 1/4 cup roughly chopped fennel fronds.
3

Pour the dressing over the fennel mixture and toss well to coat.
4

Fold in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill. Taste and adjust seasoning. Let the slaw rest for 5 minutes to allow the fennel to soften slightly, then serve.

Questions

How long does Apple Fennel Slaw keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Apple Fennel Slaw?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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