Fireworks Coleslaw

(from dennis.reb’s recipe box)

Categories: Cold Side Dishes

Ingredients

  • For the Poppy Seed Dressing:
  • 1 1/2 cups Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped Shallots
  • 2 tablespoons Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
  • finely grated zest of 1 Lemon
  • 2 teaspoons fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • For the Slaw:
  • 1/2 head Napa Cabbage (cored; cut in half and then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-wide slices; about 3 cups)
  • 1/2 head Red Cabbage (cored; cut in half and then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-wide slices; about 2 cups)
  • 1 large Carrot (cut into thin matchstick-size strips)
  • 8 Scallions (white and green parts; thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh Cilantro

Directions

  1. For the Poppy Seed Dressing:

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk all the ingredients to combine.

  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to develop the flavors.

  4. For the Slaw:

  5. Using your hands, gently toss the napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, scallions, and cilantro in a large bowl to combine. Toss the coleslaw with enough dressing to coat (reserve any remaining dressing for another use). Serve immediately.

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