Best 4 Tangy Apple Fennel Slaw Recipes

**Tangy Apple Fennel Slaw: A Refreshing and Flavorful Side Dish**

Are you seeking a crisp, refreshing, and flavorful side dish to complement your next meal? Look no further than our tangy apple fennel slaw! This delightful slaw features a harmonious blend of crisp apples, aromatic fennel, crunchy carrots, and red cabbage, all tossed in a zesty dressing that tantalizes your taste buds. With its vibrant colors and irresistible tangy-sweet flavor profile, this slaw is sure to become a favorite at your table. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, a potluck gathering, or simply seeking a healthy and delicious addition to your weeknight dinner, our tangy apple fennel slaw is the perfect choice.

This recipe includes two variations to cater to your preferences: a classic mayonnaise-based dressing and a lighter, vinegar-based dressing. Both dressings complement the slaw beautifully, offering a balance of tanginess, sweetness, and creamy or tangy texture. Additionally, we've included a vegan alternative for the mayonnaise-based dressing, ensuring everyone can enjoy this refreshing side dish. So, gather your ingredients, follow our step-by-step instructions, and prepare to indulge in a culinary delight that will leave your taste buds dancing!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

FENNEL & APPLE SALAD

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A crunchy, sweet and tart aniseed spectacluar. This salad has it all - flavour and a wonderful summer crunch!

Provided by Lee

Categories Salad Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 fennel bulb ((medium to large)(cut into thin matchsticks or shredded))
2 apples ((crisp type)(peeled, cored and cut into thin matchsticks))
⅓ cup red onion ((thinly sliced))
2 tbsp fennel leaves ((chopped))
2 tbsp dill ((chopped))
3 tbsp parsley ((chopped))
salt & pepper
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon ((juice of))

Steps:

Chop the fennel into thin matchsticks or shred into very thin slices. Keep some of the leaves and chop (if the fennel didn't have any leaves - don't worry!)Peel and de core the apples then cut into thin slices. Cut the thin slices into very fine matchsticks then squeeze over half of the lemon and mix well.Very finely slice the red onion and add a little lemon over, mix well.Now combine all the ingredients in a bowl. That's IT!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 35 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FENNEL-APPLE SALAD WITH WALNUTS

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A bright and tangy salad cuts the heaviness of the typical Thanksgiving meal. This one, with fennel, celery, apples and toasted walnuts, is all crunch, which the carb-heavy meal can generally use more of. You can make the dressing a day ahead and store it in the fridge, but don't dress the salad until an hour before serving.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories salads and dressings, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 large fennel bulbs, thinly sliced on a mandoline
2 Granny Smith apples, halved and cored, thinly sliced on a mandoline
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a mandoline
1/3 cup fennel fronds or roughly chopped parsley leaves
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
2 1/2 ounces Parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler (about 2/3 cup)

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in oil, continuously whisking, until dressing is emulsified. Taste and add more lemon juice and/or salt if needed.
In a large bowl, toss the dressing with fennel, apple and celery. Fold in fennel fronds or parsley and walnuts. Top with Parmesan just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 114, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 176 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

FENNEL AND APPLE SLAW

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon honey mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
2 small fennel bulbs, cores removed and thinly sliced, fronds reserved for garnish
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced on a bias, plus 1/4 cup celery leaves
1 Honeycrisp apple, julienned

Steps:

To make the dressing, add the olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, honey mustard, salt and pepper to a mason jar. Cover and shake to emulsify. Set aside.
Add the cabbage, sliced fennel, celery, celery leaves and apple to a serving bowl. Top with the dressing. Toss to coat the vegetables in the dressing.
Garnish with the fennel fronds. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

FENNEL SLAW

Fennel Slaw image

Categories Salad Vegetable Side No-Cook Fourth of July Picnic Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Mayonnaise Fennel Fall Summer Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cider vinegar, or to taste
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lb fennel (sometimes called anise; about 1 1/2 large bulbs)

Steps:

Whisk together all ingredients except fennel.
Trim fennel stalks flush with bulb, discarding stalks, and remove any discolored outer layers. Halve fennel through root end and discard core. Thinly slice fennel with a mandoline or other manual slicer.
Toss fennel with enough dressing to coat, then season with salt and pepper.

Tips:

Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the apples and fennel for a crisp and even slaw.
For a more tangy slaw, use a combination of apple cider vinegar and lemon juice in the dressing.
If you like a sweeter slaw, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
Toasted fennel seeds add a warm, nutty flavor to the slaw. You can also use coriander seeds or cumin seeds.
For a more colorful slaw, add some grated carrots, shredded red cabbage, or chopped red onion.

Conclusion:

This tangy apple fennel slaw is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The crisp apples and fennel, combined with the tangy dressing, make this slaw a light and refreshing dish that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are serving it at a barbecue, potluck, or picnic, this slaw is sure to be a hit.