Artificial Food Coloring Free Ginger-Lime Fennel & Apple Slaw
This bright, crunchy slaw is everything a side dish should be — fresh, bold, and packed with layers of flavor that keep you coming back for another forkful. Paper-thin fennel, crisp Granny Smith apple, and shredded cabbage come together in a combination that's light yet satisfying, with a little bite from the scallion greens tying it all together. The real magic is in the dressing: fresh lime juice, raw honey, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric create something vibrant and complex without a single artificial ingredient in sight. Every component here is whole and recognizable, which means you can skip the label-reading anxiety that comes with store-bought slaws and bottled dressings that often sneak in synthetic dyes or colorings. A quick ten-minute rest lets the vegetables soften just enough and allows the flavors to meld into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Scatter the reserved fennel fronds over the top and serve it with a lime wedge for a finish that looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 1 small fennel bulb (about 12 oz), fronds reserved
- 1 medium granny smith apple, cored and julienned or thinly sliced
- 2 cups green cabbage, very thinly shredded
- 3 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh fennel fronds, roughly chopped (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve the fennel bulb lengthwise, remove the tough outer layer and core, then use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice it paper-thin crosswise. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the julienned apple, shredded cabbage, and scallion greens to the bowl with the fennel and toss to combine.
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