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.

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Questions

What can I use instead of maple syrup in Apple Fennel Slaw?

The entry for Apple Fennel Slaw calls for 1 tsp maple syrup or agave. In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Is Apple Fennel Slaw low-carb?

A serving of Apple Fennel Slaw carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many carbs are in Apple Fennel Slaw?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 18 g of carbohydrate in about 120 calories, with 1 g protein and 5 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 180 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Apple Fennel Slaw?

It is not a good candidate. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Apple Fennel Slaw just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Apple Fennel Slaw?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the fennel drops from 2 to 1; doubled, it is 4. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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