Broccoli Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 large head broccoli (~425 g), cut into 6 large pieces, including stems
- ¼ small head red cabbage (~275 g), cut into thirds
- ½ C dried currants or dried cranberries
- ½ small red onion (~70 g), thinly sliced
- ½ C fresh cilantro, chopped, plus leaves for garnish
- ½ C fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped, plus leaves for garnish
- ¼ C apple cider vinegar
- ½ C olive oil
- ½ C toasted sliced almonds
- 1 tbs honey
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Plump Currants: Boil currants 5 minutes until soft; drain and set aside.
- Make Dressing: Whisk vinegar, honey, ¼ tsp salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
- Add Veg: Shred broccoli florets and stems and red cabbage; add to the dressing.
- Finish: Fold in currants, almonds, onions, cilantro, parsley, ¾ tsp salt, and black pepper.
- Serve: Transfer to a bowl and garnish with cilantro and parsley.
Chef's Notes
- Food processor with a shredding disc is the best tool for this job
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Michael Fritsche
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