FENNEL AND CARROT SLAW WITH OLIVE DRESSING

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Fennel and Carrot Slaw with Olive Dressing image

Provided by Farid Zadi

Categories     Salad     Olive     Tomato     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Vinegar     Lemon     Fennel     Carrot     Winter     Healthy     Vegan     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium fennel bulbs with fronds
5 carrots, coarsely grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup Spanish green olives, pitted and finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried Aleppo chile or Espelette pepper flakes (optional), or to taste
6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Chop enough fennel fronds to measure 3 tablespoons and reserve. Discard remaining fronds and stalks. Cut bulbs into thin matchsticks and toss with carrots in a bowl.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, oil, olives, Aleppo chile (if using), and salt to taste and toss with vegetables. Chill, covered, at least 30 minutes (for flavors to develop).
  • Just before serving, stir in reserved fronds and sprinkle sun-dried tomatoes and parsley over slaw.
  • What to drink:
  • Chateau Reynella McLaren Vale Grenache '04

Charles Nsabi
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I can't wait to try this slaw! It looks so refreshing and flavorful.


Tutul Hasan
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This slaw is perfect for a light summer lunch or dinner. It's also great for potlucks and picnics.


Juanita Pazdelao
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I made this slaw for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Broken Girl
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This slaw is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Kylie Elliott
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this slaw. The olive dressing was so flavorful that it masked the fennel flavor.


Tahsin Siddique
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This slaw is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have fennel and carrots on hand, so it's a quick and easy side dish.


Theopha Williams
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I've made this slaw several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so fresh and bright, and the olive dressing is to die for.


Abdur Rehman Masroor
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This slaw is a staple in my summer potluck rotation. It's always a hit, and I love that it's so easy to make.


micheal tatek
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I love fennel and carrot slaw, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The olive dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, and the fennel and carrot are always crisp and refreshing.


Rao Majid
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This slaw was easy to make and very tasty. I used a mandoline to slice the vegetables, which made it go even faster. The olive dressing was simple but flavorful.


Quentin Gossett
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this slaw. I'm not usually a fan of fennel, but it was very mild and refreshing in this dish. The olive dressing was also delicious and really brought all the flavors together.


Noluthando Mzobe
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This fennel and carrot slaw was a refreshing and flavorful addition to my dinner. The olive dressing was tangy and herbaceous, and the fennel and carrot added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this slaw again!