Tag: cabbage

Jicama slaw

When shopping in a different grocery store, I often see produce that I pass by in other stores.  I saw some Jicama over the weekend and decided it would be good in a salad….

Ingredients

  • 1 jicama, peeled and julienned, or cut into thin match sticks
  • 3/4 cup Napa cabbage, shredded or thinly sliced
  • 1/2 sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 1-2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/3-1/2 cup cilantro, sliced (to taste)

Dressing

  • 2 canned chipotle peppers with sauce, finely chopped
  • 2 tbs honey
  • Juice from 1 1/2 to 2 limes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 -1/3 cup olive oil

Putting it all together

  1. Chop all the vegetables and combine in a bowl large enough to easily toss with the dressing.
  2. Wisk the dressing in a small bowl just to combine.
  3. Pour dressing over the vegetables and mix until thoroughly combined.
  4. Taste and adjust for seasoning, adding more lime, chipotle peppers, or salt.

Broccoli Slaw

I prepared a cold supper for the family after the funeral of my father-in-law. Family from the surrounding region had traveled that day for the funeral. We wanted a relaxed time to visit before everyone returned home. I prepared four salads and a platter of sliced ham.  We had crudités and a variety of cheeses ready when everyone arrived.  The salads were prepared the day ahead. Rolls were ready to heat in the oven. And naturally, there was an abundance of cookies and cakes brought in by friends and neighbors. This recipe and the next three are for the salads.

Ingredients

  • 1 10 oz. bag brocolli slaw (This is often found in the fresh produce section and sometimes includes grated carrots) or 10 oz of shredded brocolli stalks.
  • 1/2 head green cabbage grated or sliced thinly
  • 1/4 vidalia onion, minced
  • 1/2 pound bacon cooked crisp and drained
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup maple syrup (to taste)
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Procedure

  • Mix brocolli, cabbage, onion, bacon, and raisins in a large mixing bowl
  • Add 1/4 cup vinegar
  • Add 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • Add 1/3 cup lite sour cream
  • Add 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • Mix all incredients and taste.  Adjust sweetness/acidity to taste by adding more maple syrup or vinegar if desired.
  • If additional creaminess is desired, add remaining mayonnaise and sour cream.

One could easily substitute dried cranberries for the raisins, red onion for vidalia onion, or red cabbage for green cabbage.