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Apple-fennel slaw

February 17, 2026
Recipe

Fennel has a subtle licorice flavor that makes it a pleasing part of this salad.

Serves 4

Fennel has a subtle licorice flavor that makes it a pleasing part of this salad. Shop for crisp, white bulbs with bright green tops. Strip away outer leaves that are tough or browned.


In a large bowl, combine the fennel, apple, carrots and raisins to make the slaw. Drizzle with olive oil.

Cover and refrigerate while preparing remaining ingredients.

In a small saucepan, mix together the sugar and apple juice. Place over medium heat and cook until reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool.

Stir in the apple cider vinegar.

Pour the apple juice mixture over the slaw and stir to combine well.

Chill thoroughly. Serve on lettuce leaves.


  • 1 medium-sized fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 lettuce leaves

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils Fruits Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

1 Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 1/2 Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products 2 Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates 1 Fats 1/2 Fruits Protein and dairy Sweets 2 Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 117 Calories 22 g Total carbohydrate Cholesterol 4 g Dietary fiber 2.5 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 1 g Protein 0.5 g Saturated fat 1 cup Serving size 56 mg Sodium 4 g Total fat

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