Oats Free Apple-Cinnamon Fennel Slaw

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(20)

Crisp, bright, and just a little unexpected, this slaw brings together shaved fennel, tart Granny Smith apple, and sweet carrot in a way that feels both refreshing and deeply satisfying. The dressing is a simple whisk of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh ginger — ingredients that come together fast but taste like you put in real effort. That short 10-minute rest is the secret move here: it softens the fennel just enough and lets the warm spice notes sink into every strand without losing the crunch. Slaws can sometimes hide sneaky thickeners or grain-based add-ins in store-bought versions, but everything in this recipe is naturally free of oats and oat derivatives — no substitutions needed. The anise-forward fennel plays beautifully against the cinnamon and ginger, making this feel more like a composed salad than a simple side. Scatter those reserved fennel fronds on top and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the slaw

1 large fennel bulb, fronds reserved
2 medium granny smith apples, cored and julienned or thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned

For the dressing

3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
¼ tsp fine sea salt

For serving

2 tbsp fresh fennel fronds, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Halve the fennel bulb lengthwise, remove the tough outer layer and core, then use a mandoline or sharp knife to shave it into very thin slices, about 1/8 inch thick. Place in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add the julienned apple and carrot to the bowl with the fennel.

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