Gut Friendly Pomegranate & Citrus Fennel Slaw with Mint
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with color, this slaw is the kind of dish that makes you feel genuinely good after eating it — and that's no accident. Fennel is a standout ingredient for digestive comfort, and paired with fresh citrus, pomegranate arils, and a cumin-ginger dressing, every element here earns its place on a gut-conscious plate. The dressing leans on extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice rather than anything heavy or processed, so you're getting healthy fats and natural acidity without any ingredients that tend to cause trouble. Shredding the fennel paper-thin and letting the dressed slaw rest for ten minutes is a small but smart move — it softens the raw vegetables just enough to make them easier to digest while keeping that satisfying crunch intact. Fresh mint adds a cooling finish that ties the whole thing together beautifully. If you want a little extra texture, the optional dry-roasted pistachios bring a gentle richness without overwhelming the clean, vibrant flavors. This one works just as well as a light standalone lunch as it does alongside grilled fish or roasted chicken.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 1 medium fennel bulb, fronds reserved
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 navel orange, segmented
- 1 blood orange or grapefruit, segmented
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp fennel fronds, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 2 tbsp dry-roasted pistachios, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve the fennel bulb lengthwise, remove the tough outer layer and core, then slice each half as thinly as possible on a mandoline or with a sharp knife — you want translucent, paper-thin slices. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the shredded cabbage to the bowl with the fennel.
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