Autumn Slaw

Name: Autumn Slaw
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

10 ingredients

11 steps

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

Directions

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.