DAZZLING WINTER SLAW - RED CABBAGE, APPLE AND PECAN SALAD

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Dazzling Winter Slaw - Red Cabbage, Apple and Pecan Salad image

A dazzling coleslaw salad for your winter festive table. Red cabbage is mixed with apples, carrots, pecans and onions which is then dressed with a tangy mustard and nut vinaigrette - fabulous! Plus, the colours as well as the taste, is amazing! This goes so well with cold cuts, pies, tarts, quiches, buffets as well as being a wonderful supper or light lunch accompaniment. I do all the shredding and grating in my food processor, it is so easy and cuts down on time. You can of course grate and shred by hand - it will just take a little longer! I sometimes add semi-dried cranberries and grated beetroot - these are listed as optional exras. The pie shown in the photograph, is my Recipe #268117, which I often serve with this winter slaw salad - they make a wonderful combination. (This recipe was posted to our personal preferences - with a light dressing and not a creamy or heavy dressing; if you like your salads with more dressing - please adjust the dressing quantities up!)

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 medium red cabbage, finely shredded and outer leaves trimmed
2 green apples, cored and thinly sliced
4 carrots, peeled and grated
1/2 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely minced
1 teaspoon caster sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup finely chopped pecan nuts
parsley, for garnish
1/2 cup semi- dried cranberries
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 raw beetroot, finely grated

Steps:

  • Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together in a jar - giving them all a good shake. The dressing can be made up to 2 days beforehand and stored in a cool place.
  • Place all the prepared vegetables and the apple in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand.
  • One hour before serving add the dressing and mix well, allowing the flavours to infuse together.
  • Serve in an attractive serving bowl, sprinkling on the pecan nuts just before serving; give them a little mix, leaving some on top.
  • This coleslaw can also be garnished with finely chopped parsley, for extra colour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 83.7, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 10.1, Protein 3.3

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