Description
Crisp winter coleslaw brings zesty Mediterranean flavors to your table, blending fresh cabbage with tangy herbs and citrus notes. Vibrant ingredients create a light, refreshing salad perfect for cold-weather meals you’ll savor with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 red cabbage, finely sliced
- 1/2 white cabbage, finely sliced
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 80 grams (2.8 oz) pomegranate seeds
- 50 grams (2 oz) walnuts, roughly chopped
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Dressing:
- 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) white wine vinegar
- 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) olive oil
Instructions
- Finely slice green and red cabbages into delicate, uniform strips using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Create thin, elegant rings from red onion and bell pepper, ensuring consistent width for balanced texture.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley throughout the vegetable mixture, distributing herbs evenly in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Incorporate approximately two-thirds of pomegranate seeds and roughly chopped walnuts, gently folding ingredients to prevent bruising delicate components.
- Prepare vibrant dressing by vigorously whisking olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice until emulsified and smooth.
- Season dressing with salt and cracked black pepper, tasting and adjusting flavor profile as needed.
- Drizzle prepared dressing over vegetable mixture, using light, circular motions to ensure comprehensive coating without overwhelming ingredients.
- Delicately toss salad, allowing dressing to embrace every ingredient while maintaining crisp vegetable structure.
- Garnish with remaining pomegranate seeds and walnut pieces just before serving, creating visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Serve immediately to preserve crunchiness and maximize flavor intensity.
Notes
- Choose crisp, fresh cabbage for the best texture and crunch in your winter slaw.
- Toast walnuts briefly in a dry pan to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the dish.
- Prepare the dressing separately and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together before mixing with the vegetables.
- For a lighter version, swap olive oil with Greek yogurt or use a mixture of both for a creamy yet tangy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg