Summer Salad Series #1
Summer is around the corner, and I am really looking forward to longer days, fun in the sun, and spending time on the waters of Georgian Bay.
Another thing I am excited about is the start of a season packed with delicious salads! Warmer weather calls for lighter meals, or seasonal sides with some good ‘ol barbeque. Patio or backyard dining has such a different vibe, everyone feels more relaxed and happy, so I thought I would do a little salad series over the course of summer for anyone who wants to try something new. Whether you are bringing a dish as a guest, or hosting your own shindig, I hope you enjoy a few of my favourite recipes.
First up, this incredible Sweet and Spicy Coleslaw. Seriously, every single time I have served this or prepared it for someone else’s party, I always get asked for the recipe. Yeah, it’s that good!
Ingredients
For the Slaw
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1 small head napa cabbage (2 pounds), ribs removed, leaves thinly sliced crosswise
- 2 medium carrots, shredded (2 cups)
- 1 small apple, such as Granny Smith, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
For the Dressing
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons spicy stone-ground mustard, preferably Creole, or spicy brown mustard
- 1 large jalapeno chile, stem, ribs, and seeds removed, minced (3 tablespoons)
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Step 1
- Step 2
Try this recipe?
Let me know how it turned out!
