Red Cabbage Cole Slaw

Courtesy of Tanya Milosevich

INGREDIENTS

• 1 head red cabbage, cut in half and sliced thin
• 3 carrots, grated
• 4 green onions, including some of the green, sliced thin
• Generous pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• Orange vinaigrette, recipe follows

PREPARATION

1. Toss the cabbage, carrots and green onions together in a bowl with a little salt.
2. Add the orange vinaigrette and mix well.
3. Top with toasted pecans.

Orange Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

• 1 valencia orange
• 2 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt
• pepper

PREPARATION

1. Zest the orange over a small bowl.
2. Cut the orange in half and squeeze one half into the bowl. (This will be about 2 tablespoons. You can cut up the other half in the salad, if you wish.)
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and whisk together.

Prep time: 20 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.

Cook’s Note: This slaw would also be good with a crumbly, salty cheese like feta or bleu.