Apple Fennel Slaw

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

1/4 cup sour cream or crème fraiche

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup buttermilk or yogurt

juice from one lemon

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tsp sugar

1 tsp poppy seeds

1/2 tsp salt

fresh ground pepper, to taste

1/2 tsp onion powder

2 small fennel bulbs (including tops)

2 green apples

1/2 cup shredded green cabbage

Procedure:

1 . Core apples, leaving skin on, and cut thinly into matchsticks. Toss immediately with the lemon juice or the apple cider vinegar to prevent browning.

2 . In a large bowl, combine the rest of the dressing ingredients. Set aside.

3 . Thinly slice the fennel bulbs and green cabbage. Finely dice the fennel tops.

4 . Combine apples, fennel, fennel tops, and cabbage with dressing. Mix well and allow to sit for before serving.

Submitted by Stephanie Leonard