Imagine a salad that's not just a side dish, but a flavor explosion that will transform your entire meal experience! This Real Healthy Fennel Celery Green Apple Slaw is a game-changing recipe that combines the most unexpected ingredients into a symphony of crunch, tang, and freshness. Whether you're a health enthusiast, a culinary adventurer, or simply someone who loves vibrant, nutritious dishes, this slaw will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more with every single bite.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- Celery, chopped
- Green apple, julienned
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly under cool running water, ensuring to remove any dirt or debris from the fennel, celery, and green apple.
- Using a sharp mandoline or chef's knife, thinly slice the fennel bulb into delicate, translucent pieces, creating uniform cuts for even texture.
- Chop the celery into small, consistent pieces, removing any tough outer strings and focusing on the tender inner stalks.
- Carefully julienne the green apple, creating thin, matchstick-like strips. To prevent browning, immediately toss the apple with fresh lemon juice.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced fennel, chopped celery, and julienned green apple.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the mixed vegetables and fruit, ensuring even coating.
- Season the slaw with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, gently tossing to distribute the seasoning.
- Let the slaw sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and ingredients to slightly marinate.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice, salt, or pepper to balance the flavors.
- Serve immediately as a fresh, crisp side dish or light salad, enjoying the vibrant textures and bright flavors.
Tips
- Knife Skills Matter: Use a sharp mandoline or chef's knife to ensure uniform, thin slices that create a perfect texture.
- Prevent Apple Browning: Toss julienned apple immediately with lemon juice to maintain its fresh, bright appearance.
- Quality Ingredients: Choose fresh, crisp produce - the key to an outstanding slaw is using the highest quality, seasonal ingredients.
- Marination Magic: Let the slaw sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and develop depth.
- Seasoning Balance: Taste and adjust seasonings gradually, remembering that you can always add more, but can't take away.
- Serve Immediately: This slaw is best enjoyed fresh, so prepare just before serving to maintain maximum crispness and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 1g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
