Easy Creamy Fennel Coleslaw Salad

November 17, 2024 Janneke Phung

This fennel coleslaw salad is creamy and crispy! I love its versatility: It is a perfect side dish and an ideal potluck contribution, as it travels beautifully. It can also be made a day before consumption (in fact, in my opinion, it tastes even better after the flavors have some time to mingle), making this a great make-ahead option for busy holiday meals!

Ingredients

cabbage (red and/or green)		1 medium
carrots, peeled		2 large
fresh parsley leaves		1 cup
mayonnaise (*see notes for recipe)		1 cup
Dijon mustard		2 tbsp
apple cider vinegar		2 tbsp
fennel seeds, ground		2 tsp
sea salt		½ tsp

Directions:

Shred red cabbage, green cabbage, and carrots and place in a very large mixing bowl.
Add chopped parsley. Mix.
In a small mixing bowl, mix the remaining ingredients: mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, ground fennel seeds (I love the flavor of freshly ground fennel seeds!), sea salt, and optional sweetener.
Add dressing to veggies and combine well.
Store in refrigerator for 2 days for a crunchy salad.

Recipe Notes:

See homemade mayonnaise for a simple and preservative-free mayo recipe. Avocado oil-based mayonnaise like the Chosen brand is also a great option!
If you’re not a fan of fennel seeds – celery seeds are a great substitute!