Raw Fennel Slaw Recipe

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This is a very simple and quick recipe. Like any slaw, it is a perfect side dish for raw and cooked food. 

In my recipe I used fennel seeds, fennel pollen and the incredibly flavorful freshly picked fennel blossoms that came from my own garden. I am aware that you might not be able to find fresh fennel blossoms at your grocery store but if you can grow fennel in your garden, allow at least a few plants to bolt and harvest the blossoms and the pollen. Fennel is rather easy to grow so if you have a garden, plant some next year. 

Both the pollen and the fresh flowers add a delicious anise flavor to this slaw and make it a perfect late summer garden party dish. 



Ingredients:

  • 2-3 fennel bulbs
  • 1 medium large purple onion 
  • 1/4 cup fennel fronds, chopped  
  • freshly pressed juice of 1/2 lemon 
  • 2 Tbsp freshly pressed orange juice 
  • 1 Tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
  • up to 1/4 cup virgin olive oil, use less or add more as needed
  • 1/2 tsp ground fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp dried fennel pollen
  • 1 Tbsp fresh fennel blossoms plus some more for garnish
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste



Method: 

  • Wash and clean the fennel. Remove the hard outer layers. Cut each bulb lengthwise in half  and using a mandolin or a very sharp knife, shred each half or cut it into thin slices. 
  • Peel the onion. Cut it lengthwise in half and process in the same way like you did with the fennel. 
  • Toss the shredded fennel and onion into a large enough mixing bowl. Add chopped fennel fronds, lemon and orange juice, apple cider vinegar and olive oil, and mix well. Add the ground fennel seeds, fennel pollen and a good half of the fresh fennel blossoms. Mix well. Add salt and pepper and adjust the taste as needed. 
  • Transfer the slaw into a glass container or a bowl. Close it with a lid and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavor to develop. When ready to serve, add the remaining fennel blossoms and mix well. 
  • Garnish with fennel fronds and fennel blossoms, and serve right away. Enjoy it in good company!  

 In radiant health, passionately raw - Dominique

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