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    Chef Cindy » Recipes » Salads » Fennel, Apple & Cabbage Slaw Salad

    Fennel, Apple & Cabbage Slaw Salad

    Published: Dec 10, 2021 | Modified: Jan 18, 2022 by Chef Cindy | 1 Comment

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe·★★★★★5 from 1 review

    Fennel, Apple & Cabbage Slaw Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad. When using seasonal ingredients, it’s a great addition to any fall/winter meal. I especially love this slaw salad topped with pomegranates for an extra boost of antioxidants and a festive touch of color for a holiday!

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    • Fennel, Apple & Cabbage Slaw Salad

    Pomegranates are a Seasonal Fruit

    Pomegranate season is sweet but short! The harvest runs from mid-September through early January, with 80% of the U.S. crop from California. Pomegranate trees need plenty of heat to grow and ripen fruit. They are best picked at the point of ripeness, making buying them at farmer’s markets the best choice. If purchasing from a supermarket, look for plump, rounded pomegranates that feel heavy for their size and are free of bruises; naturally occurring splits are fine.

    Fennel, Apple & Cabbage Slaw Salad with Pomegranates

    Most of us are familiar with pomegranate arils, commonly called pomegranate seeds. But the seeds are within the arils and surrounded by the sweet, juice-filled pulps that this fruit is well known for. The seeds are perfectly edible but can be spit out if you don’t like their crunch.

    Did you know that the average pomegranate fruit contains 800 arils?

    Pomegranate sliced open with arils in a bowl and on table

    Prep & Storage Tips

    You may be intimidated by seeding a pomegranate yourself, but it’s not difficult once you know how. The simplest and least messy way is to cut the pomegranate open into quarters. Then, separate the seeds (arils) from the membranes in a large bowl of water. This allows the separation to be done more gently without burst arils staining your clothes!

    The whole pomegranate can be stored beautifully on a countertop for up to a week or two. Once it is cut open and seeded, the arils can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week and frozen for up to 3 months. Note: Defrosted arils can be a bit mushy, so they work best in cooked recipes, but they aren’t as good to eat out-of-hand for topping salads.

    Health Benefits

    Pomegranates are one of the “superfoods” because they are packed with vitamins, minerals, and medicinal properties. They’re also a part of many scientific studies as a cure to certain cancers and heart diseases. Pomegranates are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and may even lower blood pressure.

    You can use them in sweet and savory dishes, juices, smoothies, and snacks. Dried pomegranate seeds are popular in trail mixes, granola bars, and salads.

    This delicious, juicy fruit can also keep your bones healthy, reduce inflammation and boost your performance in the gym. Pomegranate extract has been shown to increase blood flow to the muscles and tissues, delay fatigue, and speed up post-workout recovery. These effects are primarily due to the polyphenols in pomegranate seeds and arils. The benefits are best if you drink a glass of pomegranate juice or eat a handful of seeds about 30 minutes before training.

    Fennel, Apple & Cabbage Slaw Salad in a bowl with 3 apple slices on top.

    Simple steps to make Fennel, Apple & Cabbage Slaw Salad

    Start by using a mandoline slicer! Yes, you can make this salad with a chef’s knife, but a mandoline will speed up the process and be more fun. Be careful, though, and use the handguard provided – you don’t want your hands getting anywhere near the blade!

    I recommend prepping all of the ingredients beforehand. Combine them in a large bowl and serve the slaw salad within the next few hours for optimal crispiness. If you refrigerate any leftovers, the slaw will still taste good, but it will be a bit soggy the next day.

    Thinly sliced fennel with a mandoline on top of a wooden cutting board.
    Shredded Cabbage using a mandoline.
    Fennel, Apple & Cabbage Slaw Salad in a bowl.
    Fennel, Apple & Cabbage Slaw Salad with pomegranates & fennel alongside

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    Fennel, Apple & Cabbage Slaw Salad

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 review
    • Author: Chef Cindy
    • Prep Time: 20 min
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Salad
    • Method: Raw
    • Cuisine: Healthy
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Fennel, Apple & Cabbage Slaw Salad makes a delish and refreshing salad. It’s a great addition to any winter meal. Top it with pomegranates for a boost of antioxidants and a festive touch of color for the holiday!


    Ingredients

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    Slaw:

    ¼ head green cabbage

    1 large fennel

    2 tbsp fennel fronds

    1 large crisp apple

    1 cup pomegranate arils

    Dressing:

    ¼ cup olive oil

    2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

    1 tsp lime juice (or lemon)

    1 tsp liquid sweetener – maple syrup, agave or honey (if not vegan)

    ¼ tsp salt

    ⅛ tsp black pepper

    Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (basil, mint, or cilantro)


    Instructions

    1. Thinly shred cabbage. (a mandoline slicer is recommended for best results).
    2. Remove bulb from fennel. Rinse fennel fronds, remove and set aside 2 tablespoon chopped fronds. Cut the fennel bulb in half and slice thin.
    3. Core, peel and quarter the apple. Thinly slice the apple. Stack slices and cut into matchsticks reserving a few slices for garnish.
    4. Remove pomegranate arils (in bowl of water) and set aside 1 cup for the recipe. 
    5. Prepare the dressing by whisking all the ingredients in a measuring cup.
    6. Place cabbage, fennel & apple in a large bowl and mix in the dressing, pomegranates, fronds and herbs. 
    7. Serve topped with apple slices and fronds.

    Notes

    • A mandoline slicer is recommended for prepping the cabbage, fennel, and apple. Otherwise, use a chef’s knife to cut thin slices.
    • If you use a whole pomegranate, you will have leftovers. Freeze the remaining arils—they are best used within 3 months. 

    Keywords: apple fennel slaw, fennel cabbage slaw, fennel apple pomegranate salad

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    1. Mary Liles

      January 27, 2025 at 8:45 pm

      Refreshing with a nice crispness! A lovely accompaniment to any dish!

      ★★★★★

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