ORANGE CABBAGE SALAD

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This is a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. Refreshing is the word that came to mind when I tasted this salad. I found this in a cookbook called, "Flavors of the Southwest." Note that refrigeration time is NOT included in the preparation time.

Provided by Debloves2cook

Categories     Lemon

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium oranges
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar or 2 teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute
1 small red onion (thinly sliced, rings intact)
1 small head of cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Finely grate approximately 3/4 teaspoon of peel from 1 of the oranges. Set orange and peel aside.
  • Halve a second orange. Squeeze one half to get 2 tablespoons of juice. Set juice aside and discard the 1/2 orange shell.
  • Peel the remaining 2 1/2 oranges and separate into segments. Cut into evenly sized chunks.
  • In a large bowl, combine orange pieces, onion rings, shredded cabbage and cilantro.
  • FOR DRESSING:
  • Combine the oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, reserved orange peel and orange juice in a screw-top jar.
  • Cover jar and shake well.
  • Pour all of the dressing into the salad, stirring to coat well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for several hours to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
  • Prior to serving, drain excess dressing if desired.

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