Fennel, Tangerine & Olive Slaw

Hello to letter F and and using some fennel for this week's alphabet challenge.  With little pops of sweet from tangerines, and a zippy and refreshing dressing, this is a nice change up from the typical slaw.  I was super tempted to add green onions to it but didn't want to mess with the original flavor profile.  That said, I think green onions would be a great add if you want to try.  Be sure to allow the time for the flavors to develop and blend with the zip from the pepper flakes.  The tangerine vinaigrette is a keeper on its own!

 Fennel, Tangerine & Olive Slaw
serves 4 to 6

1 large fennel bulb, cored, (with fronds)
1 Granny Smith apple
4 tangerines, peeled and sliced thinly
¼ cup sliced Castelvetrano olives (slice around the pit as best as possible), or sliced green olives

Vinaigrette
zest and juice of 1 tangerine
2 pinches red pepper flakes
1 tsp honey
1 tsp whole grain Dijon mustard
2 tsp sherry or rice vinegar
¼ cup olive oil

sea salt
freshly cracked black pepper

Remove the fennel fronds and save for later.

With a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the fennel bulb crosswise into very fine matchsticks and place in a large serving bowl.  Prepare the apple the same way.  Add the apple and the orange slices to the fennel and then toss with the olives.

For the vinaigrette, combine all ingredients in a tightly sealed jar.  Shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified.

Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to combine well.  Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss once more.  Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

To serve, tear the fronds and any blossoms and sprinkle decoratively on top of the slaw. 

 

Here are some more letter F recipes to enjoy:

• Jolene’s Recipe Journal: French Onion Soup 
• Blogghetti: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas 
• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Fluffy Focaccia with Garlic Oil and Herbes de Provence 
• Sneha’s Recipe: Firni/Phirni 
• Food Lust People Love: Fish Sauce Roasted Chicken 
• Mayuri’s Jikoni: Fattoush Salad 
• A Messy Kitchen: Fennel, Tangerine & Olive Slaw 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Roasted Vegetable Farro Bowl
• Culinary Cam: Fig Leaf-Wrapped Cheese 
• Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Sausage Meatballs with Vodka Fennel Sauce