Autumn Slaw Recipe

Name: Autumn Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Juice of 1 lemon; 3 small heads fennel, trimmed; 3 red apples, halved and cored; 2 green pears, halved and cored; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons apple cider; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup toasted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1
Fill a salad spinner three-fourths full with cold water.
2
Add juice of lemon.
3
With mandolin, thinly slice fennel and fruit.
4
Place slices in lemon-water to prevent browning.
5
For the vinaigrette, combine lemon juice and cider in a bowl and whisk in oil until blended.
6
Season to taste.
7
Drain off water from slaw and spin to dry.
8
Place in a large bowl.
9
Drizzle with 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
10
Add pumpkin seeds and cilantro and toss again.
11
Add more dressing if necessary to lightly coat.

316

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Fat

Carbs

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Juice of 1 lemon, 3 small heads fennel, trimmed, 3 red apples, halved and cored, 2 green pears, halved and cored, and more.

Yes, Autumn Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Autumn Slaw

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