Cabbage and Fennel Salad
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This light and crispy Asian inspired Low Carb Cabbage and Fennel Salad recipe is the perfect side dish for this season. The healthy veggies and bright flavors make a beautiful addition to any table.

🥘Cabbage and Fennel Salad Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice-wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice * about ½ lime
- One tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp allulose
Salad
- 12 oz cabbage Finely shredded
- ½ fennel bulb * thinly sliced (bulb)
The stalks and fronds are great in this salad too if your fennel bulb came with them.
- 1/4 cup carrots shredded
I know, I know.
The Keto Cops are going to say that carrots “aren’t low carb”. You can omit this ingredient if you are uncomfortable with the three extra carbs this nutritious veggie adds to the salad. No biggie.
But you might want to check out their benefits (in small amounts of course), before you entirely write off this vitamin powerhouse.
- 2 green onions thinly sliced – white and green parts
Use the whole thing to get all of the great flavor that green onions bring to the proverbial table.
- 4 radishes * optional thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Sesame Seeds garnish
- Cashew Pieces
This ingredient lends this slaw some delicious nuttiness.
- Hemp Hearts
👩🏿🍳How to make the Slaw:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Slice all of the veggies and toss together.
- Add dressing and toss. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Boom! Unbelievably easy. You can even use the food processor if you want to make this side super quick.
🍽️Equipment:
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📋Cabbage and Fennel Salad Tips & FAQ’s:
Can I make this Slaw ahead of time?
Yes! And the flavor keeps improving for a few days in the fridge.
What’s good with the Cabbage and Fennel Salad?
This super slaw will go great with any of these:
- Sticky Chicken
- Easy Butter Chicken
- Portuguese Pork Chops
- Cuban Vodu Pork
- Chimichurri Chicken
- Keto Coconut Chicken Strips
- Smothered Keto Pork Chops
That’s all for the Cabbage and Fennel Salad!
As always, I hope you love this side dish and that it makes your life easier.
Ta ta for now friends!
Brandy
Low Carb Cabbage and Fennel Salad Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Dressing
Salad
- 12 oz cabbage Finely shredded
- ½ fennel bulb * thinly sliced (bulb)
- 1/4 cup carrots shredded
- 2 green onions thinly sliced – white and green parts
- 4 radishes * optional thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Sesame Seeds garnish
- Cashew Pieces
- Hemp Hearts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients and set aside.
- slice all of the veggies and toss together.
- Add dressing and toss. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Nutrition
The nutritional information for the Low Carb Cabbage and Fennel Salad is provided as a courtesy.
We are pretty careful about our figures but if you ever feel like anything is off please feel free to do your own calculations.