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
- Place currants in boiling water for about 5 minutes until soft and plump, then drain and set aside.
- Mix the vinegar, honey, ¼ tsp salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified.
- Shred the broccoli florets and stems and red cabbage, and add to the dressing.
- Fold in the currants, almonds, onions, cilantro, parsley, ¾ tsp salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro and parsley.
Chef's Notes
- Food processor with a shredding disc is the best tool for this job
Michael Fritsche
mbf@fritsche.org