Apple Fennel Slaw
This light and crunchy Apple Fennel Slaw is a refreshing, gut-friendly salad packed with fiber, antioxidants, and natural probiotics. Using a crisp green apple like Granny Smith adds a tangy contrast to the subtle licorice flavor of fennel. A creamy Greek yogurt dressing ties it all together, offering a dose of protein and live cultures that support digestion. It’s the perfect side dish or light lunch for anyone looking to eat clean, support gut health, or follow a blood sugar-friendly diet and insulin resistance.
Why This Recipe Works for Insulin Resistance:
Low Glycemic Load: Granny Smith apples are lower in sugar than sweeter varieties like Fuji or Gala and have a low glycemic index, making them more blood-sugar-friendly.
Rich in Fiber: Apples (with skin) and fennel both provide soluble and insoluble fiber, which helps slow digestion and improve insulin sensitivity.
Probiotic Boost: Greek yogurt contains live active cultures that support a healthy gut microbiome, which is closely linked to better glucose metabolism.
No Added Sugar: As written, the recipe only includes a teaspoon of optional honey or monk fruit sweetener. For insulin resistance, use unsweetened or choose monk fruit or skip the sweetener entirely.
Tips for Making It Even More Insulin-Resistance-Friendly:
- Add chickpeas or grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Use full-fat plain Greek yogurt for better satiety and blood sugar control.
- Skip the honey if you’re in a more restrictive phase of blood sugar management.
Servings: 2 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 Granny Smith apple, julienned (with skin)
- ½ medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced (fronds reserved for garnish)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or monk fruit sweetener (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or fennel fronds
How To Make Apple Fennel Slaw
- In a mixing bowl, combine the julienned apple and thinly sliced fennel.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with chopped dill or fennel fronds, if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Why It’s Gut-Friendly:
- Fennel eases bloating and supports digestion.
- Greek yogurt contains probiotics for gut health.
- Apples offer soluble fiber and prebiotic compounds.
Apple Fennel Slaw with Yogurt Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 Granny Smith apple julienned (with skin)
- ½ medium fennel bulb thinly sliced (fronds reserved for garnish)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or monk fruit sweetener optional
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or fennel fronds
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the julienned apple and thinly sliced fennel.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with chopped dill or fennel fronds, if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
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