Super Simple Fennel, Leek, & Apple Slaw Recipe
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Super Simple Fennel, Leek, and Apple Slaw Recipe
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
This light, fresh, and crunchy salad makes the perfect side dish for heavy BBQ dishes or fancy dinners.
Course: Salad
Keyword: healthy summer salad
Servings: 6
Author: Caitlin Iles
Ingredients
  • 1 medium leek
  • 1 medium fennel bulb
  • 1 apple
  • ½ cup of crushed walnuts
  • 1-2 tbsp. cup dried currants or cranberries optional
Instructions
  1. Cut the leek in half lengthwise.
  2. Slice leek halves into thin half moons and add to large salad bowl.
  3. Cut the hard bottom and the fronds off the fennel bulb. Discard the bottom but hang onto the fronds.
  4. Cut the bulb in half and slice into thin ¼ cm strips. Add to salad bowl.

  5. Slice the fronds into thin rounds, retaining some of the leafy greens to garnish the final product. Discard the very end and any parts that have branches protruding from them since they can be quite tough.

  6. Julienne (meaning cut into thin strips) the apple—I like to use a mandolin with a julienne attachment.

  7. Add apples, walnuts, and cranberries to the bowl, tossing until mixed.

  8. Top with salad dressing of choice and serve!
Recipe Notes

You can top this salad with a variety of dressings to get a distinct flavour profile. Some of my faves include: 

Honey Apple Vinaigrette

Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Strawberry Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette

Apple Balsamic Vinaigrette 

Grapefruit & Red Onion Vinaigrette