Winter Slaw
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Winter Slaw
Description
This Winter Slaw recipe layers thinly sliced green cabbage and kale with sweet pear matchsticks, sharp red onion, and shredded carrots for varied textures and flavors. The addition of pomegranate arils introduces bursts of sweetness and color. Crunchy roasted pepitas and toasted walnuts (or pecans) add a savory contrast. The salad is lightly seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper.
The accompanying citrus vinaigrette is made by whisking fresh orange juice, red wine vinegar, orange zest, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, then emulsifying with extra virgin olive oil. Tossed just before serving, the dressing brightens the vegetables and fruit, balancing sweetness and acidity.
This slaw can be prepared ahead by slicing and mixing the solids, then dressed shortly before serving to preserve texture. The vinaigrette can be refrigerated for up to a week, making this salad convenient for winter meals that benefit from fresh, tangy sides.
Ingredients
- 1 green cabbage thinly sliced, medium head
- 4 cups curly kale thinly sliced, or tuscan kale
- 2 pear cut into matchsticks
- 1 red onion thinly sliced, large shallot or half red onion
- ¾ cup carrot shredded
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- ⅓ cup Pepitas roasted
- ⅓ cup walnuts chopped, toasted, or pecans
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
citrus vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic finely minced or pressed, clove
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, kale, pears, carrots and pomegranate. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper and toss well. Add in the pepitas and nuts. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing and toss. Let the slaw sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- You can assemble the ingredients ahead of time, just want to dress until a few minutes before serving.
citrus vinaigrette
- Whisk all ingredients together until combined and emulsified. This dressing stays great in the fridge for about a week.
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