Do you have eating periods? You know a period of time when you can’t seem to get enough food or a certain drink; you do it regularly and eat it almost daily. Or is it just me? At the heart of my current eating period is Cabbage-Apple Slaw.
There are times when you want something to eat but not necessarily food — food, such as in a cooked meal. You want something light and savory that exudes the kind of mouthful and satisfaction you are after. I find this Cabbage-apple slaw fits the bill, more so when having some omegas-3 and 6-rich walnuts. In these times when many of us work from home, we can find ourselves eating more, even though our daily physical energy output has reduced significantly. Not just because we are in a pandemic, and the fact that our ability to fight this virus appears to be directly correlated with our health, in general, we have to find ways to be healthy and one of the keys is through our food and drink intake.
Coleslaw is generally served as a salad alongside meals and there are various combinations but the best known are cabbage and carrots. In fact, no matter what ingredients are put together, coleslaw or slaw as it is sometimes called must be shorthand. Each restaurant and home has its own dressing version; some make it with a creamy dressing that may be mayonnaise, buttermilk or sour cream while others treat it more like a pickle, with the dressing as a finaigrette. I prefer creamy dressings, however, for sandwiches and burgers, I prefer the pickled version, it cuts through the richness of the meats and other goodies like cheese.
When I made this cabbage-slaw slaw, I ate it as a stand-alone meal and at times with meats – roast pork, meatballs and baked chicken. It’s very nice; I think you will like it.
A few things to highlight:
- Carrots can be added to the slaw.
- Use whatever apples are available to you; however, you want to use a variety that does not turn drowsy after sitting for a while. The apples must be crispy.
- Taste the dressing when it’s done and adjust ingredients such as salt, pepper, mustard, vinegar and honey to suit your taste.
- Add just enough dressing to suit your tastes. Some people like their slaw extra creamy, on the other hand, I prefer my lightly dressed slaw with just enough dressing to cover the ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
For wear:
- ½ cup mayonnaise (whole, full fat)
- 1 tbsp with Dijon mustard or grated mustard
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white vinegar, to taste
- 1 – 2 tablespoons of honey, or to taste
For the slaw:
- 5 cups crushed white-green cabbage
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, hardened and thinly sliced
- 1 large Delicious Red apple, thinly sliced and sliced
- Walnuts for topping (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
For wear:
- Mix all ingredients together and set aside
For slaw:
- Mix the cabbage and apples together
- Add dressing and throw lightly to the coat. Rest in the fridge for an hour before serving.
- If using, place the walnuts on top just before serving.
Cynthia
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