Crunchy Winter Slaw

Red cabbage, apple and carrot in a bright, creamy-free dressing.

The Food Gene · https://thefoodgene.com/recipe/crunchy-winter-slaw/

Prep
15 mins
Yield
Serves 6
Level
Easy

Ingredients

  • ½ small red cabbage ½ small red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 1 apple, cut into matchsticks
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp maple syrup

Method

  1. Shred. Put the cabbage, carrot, apple and spring onions in a large bowl.
  2. Dress. Whisk the oil, lemon, mustard and maple syrup. Season, pour over and toss well.
  3. Rest. Leave for 10 minutes so the cabbage softens slightly.

Chef tip

Toss the apple in the lemon juice first so it does not turn brown.

Storage

Keeps 1 day in the fridge.

Swap it

Add toasted seeds for extra crunch.

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