Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Fennel and Pistachios

A bright and crunchy cabbage and apple slaw with shaved fennel, citrus dressing, and toasted pistachios. Light, fresh, and full of texture — the perfect side dish for everyday meals.

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Prep Time: 20

Resting time: 10

Total Time: 30

Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Apple Salad, Cabbage recipes, Cabbage Salad, Fennel recipe, Fennel salad, Green cabbage, Shaved fennel, Winter salad

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: people

Calories: 224kcal

Equipment

1 mandoline slicer

Ingredients

2 cup green cabbage finely shredded
1.5 cup fennel bulb shaved thin
1 cup green apple finely shredded
⅓ cup parsley chopped
½ cup pistachios roasted and chopped

For the Citrus Dressing

3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch black pepper coarsely ground
2 tsps fennel frond chopped
1 tbsp parsley finely chopped

Instructions

Thinly slice the cabbage, fennel, and apple. Add to a large bowl.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
Toast pistachios in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant.
Toss the slaw with the dressing.
Add pistachios just before serving for maximum crunch.
Taste and adjust seasoning and citrus.
Garnish with fennel fronds and parsley. Plate and serve.

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