Connecticut Cole Slaw

Name: Connecticut Cole Slaw
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Sea salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 medium local apple, Gala or other, cored and cut into matchstick pieces; 1 teaspoon local honey; 3 small heads of locally grown green cabbage, cored and shredded or sliced into thin strips, about 2 packed cups; ¼ cup organic raisins (golden, Thompson, or other variety)

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Welcome to Claire's

By Claire Criscuolo

Published 2014

About

This crunchy slaw makes a delicious and nutritious side dish for any entree, but also try it in a sandwich with slices of soy turkey on whole grain bread. It’s really delightful.

Ingredients

3 small heads of locally grown green cabbage, cored and shredded or sliced into thin strips, about 2 packed cups
1 medium local a

Connecticut
Side dish
Christmas
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Combine the cabbage, apple, and raisins in a bowl. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and pepper. Using two spoons, toss to combine. In a separate bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard, olive oil, and honey. Whisk to blend. Pour the dressing evenly over the salad, using a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl of the dressing. Using two spoons, toss well to coat evenly. Taste for seasonings.