Best 6 Swedish Cole Slaw With Fennel Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Sweden with our irresistible Swedish Cole Slaw with Fennel. This refreshing and vibrant salad is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will tantalize your taste buds. Featuring a harmonious blend of shredded cabbage, crisp fennel, sweet carrots, and tangy red onion, this slaw is elevated to new heights with the addition of aromatic dill, caraway seeds, and a zesty dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, and a touch of Dijon mustard.

Accompanying this delightful slaw are three additional recipes that will complete your Swedish dining experience. First, try the classic Swedish Meatballs, a hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender meatballs smothered in a rich and savory sauce. Next, indulge in the creamy and comforting Swedish Potato Pancakes, perfect for soaking up every last bit of that delectable sauce. And finally, satisfy your sweet tooth with the traditional Swedish Apple Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that will leave you craving more.

These recipes are not only delicious but also easy to follow, making them perfect for home cooks of all skill levels. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Sweden!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY COLESLAW WITH FENNEL

Creamy Coleslaw with Fennel image

This is a nice alternative cole slaw recipe. If you don't have raspberry chardonnay vinegar, cider vinegar, white balsamic, or champagne vinegar will work, as well.

Provided by Jayma Sanderson Smith

Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes With Mayo

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds green cabbage, finely shredded
1 red onion, finely shredded
2 carrots, peeled and finely shredded
1 large fennel bulb, finely shredded
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
¾ cup raspberry chardonnay vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Mix cabbage, onion, carrot, fennel, and parsley in a large bowl.
Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, oil, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl; pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 471.3 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

ITALIAN FENNEL COLESLAW

Italian Fennel Coleslaw image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, recipe follows
10 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage (about 1/2 large head)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
3 medium carrots, grated
1 large bulb fennel, trimmed, halved and sliced paper thin on a mandoline
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons dried basil
3 tablespoons dried marjoram
3 tablespoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, horseradish, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the cabbage, scallions, carrots, fennel and parsley; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.
In a small bowl, mix together the basil, marjoram, oregano, parsley, granulated garlic, rosemary, thyme and red pepper flakes. Store in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

SCANDINAVIAN FENNEL, APPLE COLE SLAW

Scandinavian Fennel, Apple Cole Slaw image

This slaw stays crisp because the vegetables are sliced, not grated. You will be carried away with the buttermilk/caraway combination dressing. Adapted from Moosewood Restaurant New Classics cookbook. Cook time is chill time.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fennel
3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
3 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
3 cups apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups celery, thinly sliced
1/3 cup vegetable oil (suggest light olive oil)
2 teaspoons ground caraway seeds
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
salt

Steps:

Place fennel, green and red cabbage, apples, and celery in a bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the oil, caraway, buttermilk, sugar, and vinegar.
Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss thoroughly.
Cover and chill for about 1 hour. Add salt to taste just before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 112.3, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 16.7, Protein 3.8

FENNEL SLAW

Fennel Slaw image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories easy, quick, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 large fennel bulbs
1 small red onion, sliced paper-thin
1 tablespoon grated horseradish, preferably fresh
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Trim stalks and any brown areas from fennel. Mince enough fronds to make 1 tablespoon.
Slice fennel very thin, and place in bowl. Mix with onion.
Mix horseradish, yogurt and vinegar together. Fold into fennel mixture. Fold in parsley and minced fennel fronds. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 95, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 553 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

CHRIS'S SWEET-AND-SOUR SLAW WITH APPLE AND FENNEL

Chris's Sweet-and-Sour Slaw with Apple and Fennel image

Chris Kimball, author of "The Yellow Farmhouse Cookbook," prepares this refreshing and delicious coleslaw to accompany his crispy, crunchy fried chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound (about half a medium head) green cabbage, finely shredded
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon mustard
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon leaves
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 medium head fennel, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)

Steps:

Toss cabbage and 1 teaspoon salt in a colander or large mesh strainer set over a medium bowl. Let stand until cabbage wilts, 1 to 4 hours. Rinse cabbage under cold running water (or in large bowl of ice water if serving slaw immediately). Press, but do not squeeze, to drain; pat dry with paper towels. (Cabbage can be stored in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerated overnight.)
Stir together onion, honey, vinegar, oil, mustard, and tarragon in a medium bowl; set dressing aside. Immediately toss cabbage, apple, and fennel in dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

SWEDISH COLESLAW

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Make and share this Swedish Coleslaw recipe from Food.com.

Provided by D. Todd Miller

Categories Greens

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large head of cabbage, shredded
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup oil

Steps:

Mix shredded cabbage, bell pepper, onion, mustard seed, and celery seed in a bowl with a cover. Set aside.
In a saucepan, bring sugar, vinegar, and oil to a boil, and pour over cabbage while hot. Do NOT stir cabbage mixture until cold.
Cover and place in the refrigerator. This will keep for several days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 41.1, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 42.5, Protein 3.5

Tips:

To save time, use a food processor to shred the cabbage, carrots, and fennel.
If you don't have a food processor, thinly slice the cabbage, carrots, and fennel using a sharp knife.
Be sure to rinse the cabbage, carrots, and fennel thoroughly before shredding or slicing.
Use a light hand when mixing the coleslaw. You don't want to overmix it and make it mushy.
Taste the coleslaw before serving and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Serve the coleslaw immediately or chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Swedish coleslaw with fennel is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty side dish, give this Swedish coleslaw recipe a try.