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No-Mayo Coleslaw with Apple, Fennel and Dill

A serving plate piled with cabbage slaw, thin apple slices and dill.
No-mayo coleslaw with apple, fennel and dill.

A crisp, tangy slaw of cabbage, apple, fennel and dill, tossed in a punchy vinegar dressing and rested until tender.

By Cookin' Kitchen

  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Servings: 10 servings

Recipe

No-Mayo Coleslaw with Apple, Fennel and Dill

A crisp, tangy slaw of cabbage, apple, fennel and dill, tossed in a punchy vinegar dressing and rested until tender.

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Prep
15 minutes
Servings
10

Ingredients

10 servings

For 10 servings

Coleslaw

Dressing

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Shake the dressing ingredients together in a jar.

  2. Step 2: Place the cabbage, fennel, apple and dill in a very large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss well.

    Cabbage, apple and dill slaw being tossed with wooden servers in a bowl.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle with the caraway seeds and toss again.

  4. Step 4: Set aside for at least 1 hour to allow the cabbage to wilt. Toss well, then transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

  5. Step 5: Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days. The dressing helps keep the apple from browning. Bring the slaw to room temperature before serving.

Notes

Storage and serving

Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days. Bring the slaw to room temperature before serving. It can be made a day ahead.

Ingredient notes

For the cabbage, use about 12 packed cups, approximately 600 g (1.2 lb) after removing the thick core. Avoid Chinese cabbage, which can become too soft. If substituting another vinegar, start with less and add more gradually to balance the acidity.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
99 kcal
Fat
7 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Carbohydrates
9 g
Sugar
4 g
Fiber
3 g
Protein
1 g
Sodium
151 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

Cabbage, thinly sliced fennel, apple and dill make a crisp, refreshing slaw, while caraway adds a subtle anise-like note. A tangy apple cider vinegar dressing brings it together without mayonnaise.

Close-up of shredded cabbage and fennel slaw with thin slices of red apple and dill.
A close-up of the apple, fennel and dill slaw.
Cabbage, fennel, apple, dill and dressing ingredients arranged on a counter.
The slaw ingredients arranged before preparation.

Serve it alongside rich mains such as fried chicken, barbecue chicken, brisket, pulled pork or ribs. Let the slaw rest for at least 1 hour so the cabbage softens and the flavors meld.

A series of preparation photos showing cabbage and fennel being sliced, dressing poured over the slaw, and the mixture wilting.
Slicing the vegetables, tossing the slaw and letting it wilt.

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