Best Fennel Slaw With Prosciutto And Pistachio Pesto Recipes

Perfectly Crunchy Slaw image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h6m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 small red cabbage, shredded, about 2 cups
1/3 napa cabbage, shredded, about 2 cups
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 Belgian endive spear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or pistachio nuts
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped chives

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together the cabbages, carrots, fennel, endive, cranberries and pine nuts. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, sour cream, maple syrup, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well until coated.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Fennel Slaw image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons cider vinegar, or to taste
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lb fennel (sometimes called anise; about 1 1/2 large bulbs)

Steps:

Whisk together all ingredients except fennel.
Trim fennel stalks flush with bulb, discarding stalks, and remove any discolored outer layers. Halve fennel through root end and discard core. Thinly slice fennel with a mandoline or other manual slicer.
Toss fennel with enough dressing to coat, then season with salt and pepper.

Italian Fennel Coleslaw image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, recipe follows
10 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage (about 1/2 large head)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
3 medium carrots, grated
1 large bulb fennel, trimmed, halved and sliced paper thin on a mandoline
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons dried basil
3 tablespoons dried marjoram
3 tablespoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, horseradish, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the cabbage, scallions, carrots, fennel and parsley; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.
In a small bowl, mix together the basil, marjoram, oregano, parsley, granulated garlic, rosemary, thyme and red pepper flakes. Store in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Fennel Slaw with Prosciutto and Pistachio Pesto image

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups (lightly packed) fresh flat-leaf parsley
3/4 cup pistachios, toasted (see Note, page 21)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
3 garlic cloves
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 to 5 fennel bulbs (about 3 1/2 pounds)
4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced

Steps:

Combine the parsley, pistachios, thyme, and garlic cloves in the bowl of a food processor and blend until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually drizzle in the olive oil, processing until well blended. Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
Trim the tops and bottoms of the fennel bulbs, discarding the stalks and leafy tops. Halve the bulbs and cut out the cores, then slice the bulbs thinly crosswise. Place the sliced fennel in a large serving bowl. Add the pesto and toss to coat well. Tear the prosciutto into 1-inch pieces and add to the bowl. Gently toss to combine.