It is the vinaigrette made with fresh plums, orange juice, honey, and herbs that makes this mustard greens and cabbage slaw shine. This colorful salad is fast and easy to make.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- Red Plum Vinaigrette:
- 2 red plums, pitted
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 ounce rice wine vinegar
- 2 sage leaves
- 2 ounces olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
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- Green Mustard Slaw:
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced into rings
- 1/2 cup cilantro, whole leaves
- 4 cups mustard greens, thinly sliced
Preparation:
Place the pitted plums and orange juice in a blender and puree well. Remove the mixture to a mixing bowl.Add the minced shallots, garlic, honey, vinegar, finely chopped sage, olive oil, and salt. Combine and taste for correct seasoning and set aside to combine with slaw.
Combine red cabbage, green onions, cilantro, and mustard greens well, and toss with the Red Plum Vinaigrette. Divide the slaw evenly onto four salad plates.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: Flynt Payne, Executive Chef, Inn of the Anasazi, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Reprinted with permission.
