Apple Fennel Slaw
If you’re looking for a crisp, refreshing salad that balances sweet and savory, this apple fennel slaw is it. I used to shy away from fennel, thinking it would be overpowering. But once I started experimenting, I realized how beautifully it complements other ingredients. Its gentle crunch and subtle licorice flavor pair perfectly with sweet apple, hearty chickpeas, and a tangy honey-Dijon dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 fennel bulb 2 if small, thinly sliced
- ½ apple thinly sliced or julienned
- ½ can chickpeas about 7 oz, drained and rinsed
- 4 fresh mint leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Slice the fennel bulb very thinly and place it in a large bowl. Add the sliced apple, chickpeas, and mint.1 fennel bulb, ½ apple, ½ can chickpeas, 4 fresh mint leaves
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic, and black pepper until smooth.2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pour the dressing over the fennel mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top for crunch.½ cup walnuts
Notes
Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Substitutions: Try pears instead of apples, or sunflower seeds in place of walnuts for a nut-free version.
Serving Ideas: Side with roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or bean burgers; topping for grain bowls or sandwiches.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 327mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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