Chicken Free Ginger-Lime Fennel & Apple Slaw
Crisp, bright, and loaded with bold flavor, this slaw is the kind of side dish that steals the show at any table. Paper-thin fennel and tart Granny Smith apple are the real stars here — their crunch and subtle sweetness play beautifully against the zippy lime-and-ginger dressing. A touch of raw honey and ground turmeric round everything out, giving the dressing a warm, golden depth that goes way beyond your average coleslaw. The short rest time after tossing is a small but important step — it lets the vegetables soften just enough to absorb all that citrusy goodness without losing their satisfying bite. Everything in this recipe is naturally plant-based and whole, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap out a single ingredient. It comes together with minimal prep and a mandoline (or a steady hand with a knife), making it an easy win whether you're feeding a crowd or just yourself on a weeknight.
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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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