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Garden Slaw

Chef Leah Burback
Mix and match seasonal produce with your favorite dressings and additional toppings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course garnish, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Comfort Food, Southern Soul

Ingredients
  

Slaw Mixture

  • 2 cups Cabbage thinly sliced red or green
  • 1 cup Carrots, shredded or julienned
  • ½ cup sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup combined seasonal toppings

See Seasonal Notes for dressing options

  • 1 cup dressing of choice
  • as needed salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine Slaw ingredients and dressing in a large mixing bowl. Reserve crunchy topping like nuts or toasted seeds until ready to serve.
  • Toss evenly and season well with salt and pepper. Let marinate for at least one hour before service, no more than 2 days.
  • Top with crunchy toppings in a favoirte serving bowl and enjoy the flavors of the season.

Notes

Seasonal Topping Options
Spring: Chopped Snap Peas, Diced Roasted Beets, Blanched Cut Asparagus, Sliced Toasted Sunflower Seeds (Pair with a Creamy Walnut Dressing)
Summer: Roasted Corn Kernels, Diced Bell Peppers, Halved Cherry Tomatoes (Pair with a Green Goddess Dressing)
Fall: Dried Cranberries, Diced Tart Apples, Broccoli and Cauliflower, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (Pair with a Herb Dressing)
Winter: Orange segments, Pomegranates, Sliced almonds, Radish slices, Pickled Red Onions (Pair with a Mustard Vinaigrette)
Keyword 30 minute recipe, apple, cabbage, carrots, chopped salad, eat the rainbow, from the garden, fruit, garnish, salad