Cabbages many health benefits are well known…vitamins K and C in abundance, fiber, and numerous cancer fighting anti-oxidants. In addition to that it is very easy to throw it together in a “slaw” and my family likes it. I’m always looking for a new way to eat more cabbage!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup(s) walnuts -- cut into chunks
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp sugar -- add a little more if desired
2 tbsp olive oil
2/3 cup(s) sour cream
1 Small head of cabbage -- shredded
3 tbsp cilantro -- chopped
3 tbsp Fresh tarragon -- or half dried
8 green onion -- chopped
2 cup(s) grapes -- chopped
Directions
Prep Work: Roast walnuts in skillet. Cut or shred cabbage if needed. Chop cilantro, tarragon, onions and grapes; store with cabbage.
1. Roast walnuts by cooking them in a dry skillet on medium to high heat stirring often until darkened in color, approx. 3-5 min. Push pan off of heat and let nuts cool.
2. Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard, sugar and 1 tsp. each salt and pepper (for yield of 6) in salad bowl. Whisk in olive oil and sour cream.
3. To this dressing add cabbage, cilantro, tarragon, onion, grapes and toasted walnuts. Toss and refrigerate for 1-4 hours for flavors to blend.
(adapted from Food Network Magazine July/August 2011 “Creamy Coleslaw with Grapes and Walnuts”)