Apple Fennel Mint Slaw
Spiritual Nutrition:
🤍 White (Crown):
Fresh mint — clears stagnation and invites clarity, uplift, and energetic freshness
🟣 Purple (Third Eye):
Red cabbage — supports intuitive clarity, cellular vitality, and presence
💚 Green (Heart):
Fennel + apples — encourage breath, connection, and gentle sweetness
🟡 Yellow (Solar Plexus):
Apple cider vinegar — stimulates digestion, supports gut intelligence, and activates metabolic clarity
🟠 Orange (Sacral):
Maple syrup — offers emotional softness, warmth, and gentle pleasure
Nourishment Notes
This slaw is crunchy, vibrant, and meant to feel cleansing—without being cold. It’s the kind of side dish I make when I want something refreshing that still feels connected to the land and the season.
Mint clears. Vinegar wakes. Maple softens. And all those textures—the snap of the fennel, the bite of the cabbage, the brightness of the apple—remind your body that you're alive, supported, and in rhythm.
It also pairs beautifully with my Herb Honey Dijon Pork Roast, especially when you want balance on the plate.
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (1 hr for sweet potato, 20 min bake)
Serves: 8–10 small squares
Ingredients
• Local apples – 3, julienned
• Fresh fennel bulbs – 2, thinly sliced (preferably organic for highest vibration)
• Small head of red cabbage – thinly sliced
• Fresh mint – a generous handful, finely sliced
• Raw apple cider vinegar – ~½ cup (with the mother)
• Real maple syrup – ~1 tbsp (local, unrefined)
• Extra virgin olive oil – ~2 tbsp (cold-pressed)
• Sea salt – to taste
Method
Using a mandolin or sharp knife, thinly slice the apples, fennel, red cabbage, and mint. Place everything into a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Taste and adjust the dressing as needed—more maple for softness, more vinegar for brightness.
Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss until everything is evenly coated. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes if time allows; it softens slightly while still staying crisp. Serve as a vibrant, refreshing side—especially next to slow-roasted pork or grilled meats.
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