Holiday Slaw ~ Perfect for Thanksgiving & Christmas

This salad is delicious, colorful,
light and fresh!

Dressing Ingredients:

2/3 cup finely chopped red onion

2 tablespoons + 2 1/2 teaspoons  olive oil

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon rice vinegar or rice cooking wine

1 tablespoons maple syrup

3 teaspoons 

Dijon mustard

1/2 pink Himalayan salt or fine sea salt

Salad Ingredients:

1/2 cup 

sliced almonds

1/2 teaspoon olive oil

1

 1/4 pounds, or about 5 cups shredded cabbage

1/3 cup snipped 

fresh parsley leaves

1/4 cup 

dried cranberries

1/2 cup pomegrante seeds

pink Himalayan or sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

Method:

Add the onion to a large bowl. Whisk in olive oil, apple cider vinegar, rice wine, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and the salt. Let sit for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to meld. 

Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add the almonds in a single layer and drizzle with the 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. Stir and shake the pan often until the almonds are fragrant and golden brown. (about 4 to 5 minutes)

Add the shredded cabbage, chopped fresh parsley leaves, toasted, almonds,  cranberries and pomegrante seeds to the dressing. Toss to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Makes 4 servings.

Note: This simple festive slaw is a light and refreshing side dish to serve with a holiday dinner or at a holiday brunch. It pairs nicely with turkey, goose and ham.