COLORFUL COLESLAW

COLORFUL COLESLAW image

Yield 8 to 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (2-pound) red cabbage, quartered lengthwise
3 large carrots, grated
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced including the greens
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped dill
1-1 1/2 tablespoons caraway seeds
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
3 - 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, preferably unfiltered
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Equipment: a mandoline or other adjustable blade slicer

Steps:

Thinly slice the cabbage into a large bowl and add the carrot, the bell pepper, the scallion, and the herbs. Toss the mixture well. Toast the caraway seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until fragrantly toasty and browned lightly in color, about 2 minutes. Coarsely crush the seeds with a mortar and pestle, or on a cutting board with the bottom of a heavy skillet. Add the seeds to the coleslaw with the vinegar, maple syrup, and salt and toss the mixture well, then let it sit until wilted, 15 to 30 minutes. Stir in the oil, and season the salad with salt and freshly ground pepper.