apple and Fennel Slaw

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons fresh lime

or lemon juice

2 teaspoons wholegrain dijon mustard

kosher salt and ground

black pepper, to taste

2 small fennel bulbs,

cored, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced

(about 2 cups)

1 small tart green

apple, cored and cut

into matchsticks

(about 1 cup)

1 small sweet red

apple, cored and cut

into matchsticks

(about 1 cup)

2 tablespoons chopped

scallions (white and

tender green parts)

1/2 cup pecan pieces,

toasted 

          This colorful slaw combines sweet apple, tart apple, aromatic fennel, and crunchy pecans. The slaw is lightly coated with honey and lime dressing, so it is simple, yet very flavorful. This is fantastic with sandwiches, such as ham or rich grilled cheese.

Makes 4 to 6 Servings

1 Whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, lime juice, and mustard in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

2 Add the fennel, apples, scallions, and pecans and toss to coat with the mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit at least 10 minutes to give the flavors time to blend, stirring occasionally.
Variation: To turn this slaw into a simple salad, toss the fennel, apples, scallions, and pecans with 4 cups of leafy greens and dress with Apple Cider Vinaigrette (recipe follows). You can also add crisp bacon, slivers of country ham, or grilled chicken. what ElsE works? You can replace the fennel with fnely shredded red cabbage or grated celery root.