Simple Fennel Slaw – with yogurt dill dressing

Name: Simple Fennel Slaw - with yogurt dill dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced fennel; 1 cup sliced green or purple cabbage; 1 small apple – thinly sliced; 1/2 cup sliced red onion; 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill; 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt – full fat or nonfat; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice + 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoons avocado mayo; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; Pinch of ground black pepper

July 14, 2022 by Amy Leave a Comment

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This creamy Fennel Slaw is so good and so simple to make. It is made with fresh sliced fennel, cabbage, red onion and apples all mixed in a creamy yogurt dill dressing. Packed with nutrition and so satisfying and delicious. A perfect healthy side dish!

Coleslaw in a glass mixing bowl with a spoon in it with a slice of lemon in front of it and yogurt dressing behind it.

Fennel slaw is a fun twist on traditional coleslaw that is loaded with vibrant, crunchy and fresh flavors and makes an amazing creamy side dish! This healthy coleslaw pairs so well with these air fryer salmon patties or this healthy turkey burger.

We love any healthy salad and this apple fennel slaw is a go-to for any backyard party or BBQ. It makes a great addition to any party and you can pull it together in minutes!

You may also love this roasted fennel that goes will with so many things.

Why you will love this healthy Coleslaw recipe

Quick and easy side dish – this fennel slaw pairs perfectly with so many things
Healthy and delicious – packed with nutrition and loaded with great flavor
Stores great – this salad stores great and is even better the next day
Crowd pleaser – this is a recipe that everyone will love

Creamy cabbage salad with sliced apple and red onion mixed up in a glass bowl with a spoon in it with dill and lemon in front of it.

Ingredients in fennel slaw

Fennel – you can slice it yourself or buy pre-sliced fennel
Shredded cabbage – you could use green or purple cabbage
Apple – I used a pink lady apple but any type will work
Red onion
Lemon – zest + juice
Greek yogurt – plain nonfat is what I used but you can also use full fat
Dill – fresh dill is best but dried will also work in a pinch
Red wine vinegar – apple cider vinegar will work as well
Dijon mustard – I used gluten free
Mayo – I used avocado mayo but any type will work
Honey – or real maple syrup for a hint of sweetness
Salt & pepper

Fennel slaw ingredients on a white board with labels over each ingredient.

How to make apple fennel slaw

Add all slaw ingredients to a bowl.
Mix up the yogurt dill dressing by adding all of the dressing ingredients to a bowl. Then whisk well to combine into a creamy dressing.
Pour the dressing over the fennel slaw and toss to coat everything.
Serve and enjoy!

Apple fennel slaw ingredients in a round glass bowl.

Creamy yogurt dill coleslaw dressing in a bowl.

Substitutions

You can use any type of shredded cabbage in this fennel slaw recipe.
Any type of apple will work as well.
Switch up the red onion with sliced shallots for a more kid-friendly version.
To make this recipe dairy free use non-dairy plain Greek yogurt.

Storing this healthy coleslaw

You can store this slaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Which makes it a wonderful make-ahead recipe!

Sliced apple, fennel, cabbage and onion mixed in a creamy dressing in a glass bowl.

More healthy salad recipes to try!

Did you try this fennel slaw recipe? If you did then please leave a rating and comment below. I would love to hear how yours turned out!

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