Winter Fennel Slaw With Candied Walnuts Food

WINTER FENNEL SLAW WITH CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium heat, combine the walnuts, sugar and 1/4 cup water and cook, stirring, until the sugar begins to brown and the walnuts seem glazed, about 4 minutes. Remove from the pan. Set aside to cool.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the fennel, red onion and orange segments. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the orange juice and vinegar. Slowly whisk the oil into the orange juice and vinegar until it is fully incorporated. Add the Tabasco and season the orange juice mixture with salt and pepper. Pour the liquid over the fennel mixture, toss and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Transfer the fennel mixture to a serving bowl, top with the candied walnuts and orange zest and serve.

FENNEL SLAW

Steps:

• Trim stalks and any brown areas from fennel. Mince enough fronds to make 1 tablespoon.
• Slice fennel very thin, and place in bowl. Mix with onion.
• Mix horseradish, yogurt and vinegar together. Fold into fennel mixture. Fold in parsley and minced fennel fronds. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

FENNEL SLAW

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients except fennel.
• Trim fennel stalks flush with bulb, discarding stalks, and remove any discolored outer layers. Halve fennel through root end and discard core. Thinly slice fennel with a mandoline or other manual slicer.
• Toss fennel with enough dressing to coat, then season with salt and pepper.

FENNEL-APPLE SALAD WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in oil, continuously whisking, until dressing is emulsified. Taste and add more lemon juice and/or salt if needed.
• In a large bowl, toss the dressing with fennel, apple and celery. Fold in fennel fronds or parsley and walnuts. Top with Parmesan just before serving.