In our house winter means no salads. I think this a terrible pity as I love salads any time of the year but my good husband isn't keen - makes him cold.
One salad I can get him to eat is a good slaw. I have a couple of favourites that I would like to share with you and would like to hear from you about others that work well.
I have a mandolin to make wonderful juliennes of carrots used for this recipe or for making the colourful insides of sushi. Getting one is well worth while if you love to cook. You don't have to buy an expensive one (but it would turn into a family heirloom if you did) as there are some very economical "V" slicers around that will do a similar job.
By all means make your own mayonnaise if you are so inclined or use Eta dressing for cole slaw but for my money I always use Best Foods mayonnaise. It just tastes fresh.
Carrot Slaw
2 carrots (peeled or it will go black)
2 stalks of celery
1 red apple skin on
1 green onion
pinch of celery seed (optional)
1-2 Tsp of mayonnaise (to taste)
Julienne the carrot and apple. Thinly slice the celery and finely chop the green onion (scallion, spring onion)
Dress with mayonnaise and sprinkle with seed if using. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Pear and Carrot Slaw
same as above but substitute the apple for a pear and the scallion for a few very thinly sliced rings of red onion. Omit the celery seed. Dress the same
I hope you enjoy this. Please share your comments.
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