With spring time in the air, it's time to move away from a lot of the heavier meals. Why not lighten things up with a refreshing cabbage and apple slaw on the side. And it gets you to try a new type of cabbage for some fresh colors on the plate.
Total Time: 10 Minutes (Prep - 10 Minutes)
Servings: 8
Ingredients
1/2 small red cabbage (about 1 pound), cored, quartered and thinly shredded
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 small Granny Smith apple, cored, quartered and cut into matchsticks (about 1-inch)
1 bunch scallions (white and tender green parts), chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
Freshly grated zest of 1 medium lime
Juice of 1 medium lime
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted if desired
Instructions
Toss together the cabbage and salt in a colander. Place over a large bowl to collect the liquid and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature. Discard the accumulated liquid, wipe out the bowl and transfer the cabbage into it.
Core and cut the apple into matchsticks and add to the cabbage. Chop the scallions into small pieces and add it to the cabbage. Toss to combine.
Place the mayonnaise, honey, mustard, lime zest, lime juice and poppy seeds in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly. Taste and season with pepper as needed.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. Stir in the pecans just before serving.
Comments