FENNEL, CARROT AND APPLE SLAW

Fennel, Carrot and Apple Slaw image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Time P15D

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 small green cabbage, halved, cored and very thinly sliced (8 cups)
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed, halved, cored, and very thinly sliced (2 cups)
3 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated (1 1/2 cups)
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon fennel seed
2 shallots, peeled and chopped (1/2 cup)
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar, plus
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup golden raisin
fresh ground pepper
1 granny smith apple

Steps:

Toss cabbage, fennel, carrots and salt in a large bowl.
Toast fennel seeds in a medium sauté pan over medium heat, shaking the pan occsionally, until seeds are fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add shallots and 2 tablespoons oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in vinegr and raisins. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 3 tablespoons oil.
Pour warm dressing over vegetables, and toss well. Season with pepper, and let stand for 30 minutes. Just before serving, core apple, cut into matchsticks, and mix into slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.4, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 633.7, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 9.1, Protein 2.2