Ingredients

For the slaw:

  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 small heads fennel, trimmed
  • 3 red apples, halved and cored
  • 2 green pears, halved and cored

For the vinaigrette:

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup toasted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

      331 calories; 23 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 19 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 171 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

6 to 8 servings

Preparation

  1. Fill a salad spinner three-fourths full with cold water. Add juice of lemon. With mandolin, thinly slice fennel and fruit. Place slices in lemon-water to prevent browning.
  2. For the vinaigrette, combine lemon juice and cider in a bowl and whisk in oil until blended. Season to taste.
  3. Drain off water from slaw and spin to dry. Place in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add pumpkin seeds and cilantro and toss again. Add more dressing if necessary to lightly coat.

15 minutes

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